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Danbeny Family History

Danbeny 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: Danby, Dannen, Danbury, Daney, Daniely, Danzey, Dancey, Danberry

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Where is the Danbeny family from?

You can see how Danbeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danbeny family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Danbeny families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Danbeny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Danbeny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danbeny 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 26 census records available for the last name Danbeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danbeny 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Danbeny. 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 Danbeny. For the veterans among your Danbeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danbeny

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