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Danbner Family History

Danbner 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: Danner, Daubner, Tanner, Langner, Abner, Dabney, Kanner, Wanner

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Where is the Danbner family from?

You can see how Danbner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danbner family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Danbner families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Danbner's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Danbner families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Danbner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danbner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Danbner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Danbner. For the veterans among your Danbner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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