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Danbert Family History

Danbert 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: Dankert, Daubert, Albert, Tabbert, Lambert, Halbert, Gantert, Danner

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Where is the Danbert family from?

You can see how Danbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danbert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Danbert family living in Kinross. This was about 50% of all the recorded Danbert's in Scotland. Kinross and 1 other county had the highest population of Danbert families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Danbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danbert. 28% of Danbert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Danbert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danbert were Janitor 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danbert 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Danbert. 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 135 military records available for the last name Danbert. For the veterans among your Danbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danbert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Danbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Danbert in 1966 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danbert 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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