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Danan Family History

Danan 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: Dana, Dinan, Dann, Dahan, Daman, Dagan, Hanan, Dakan, Dayan, Danon

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Where is the Danan family from?

You can see how Danan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Danan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Danan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Danan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Danan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Danan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danan 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Danan. 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 74 military records available for the last name Danan. For the veterans among your Danan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Danan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Danan in 1963 was 67, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danan 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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