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Danahue Family History

Danahue 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: Donahue, Danaher, Donohue, Danahy, Donahoe, Donaghue, Dana, Tanabe

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Where is the Danahue family from?

You can see how Danahue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danahue family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danahue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 8 Danahue families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Danahue's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Danahue families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danahue 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 Danahue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danahue. 22% of Danahue men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Danahue women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danahue were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%

What Danahue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Danahue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danahue 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Danahue. 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 72 military records available for the last name Danahue. For the veterans among your Danahue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danahue lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Danahue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Danahue in 1963 was 67, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danahue ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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