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Danés Family History

Danés Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Danis, Danes, Danos, Danks, Dana, Banks, Damas, Manis, Dang, Panas

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Where is the Danés family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danés surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Danés ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Danés. 19% of Danés men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 71% of Danés women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danés were Old Age Pensioner and Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    19%
  • Butcher (dealer)
    19%
  • Shop Assistant
    13%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Danés. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danés census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Danés. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Danés. For the veterans among your Danés ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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