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Danckwardt Family History

Danckwardt 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: Markwardt, Packard, Tankard, Bankard, Dankert, Dickard, Banwart

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Where is the Danckwardt family from?

You can see how Danckwardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danckwardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Danckwardt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Danckwardt families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Danckwardt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Danckwardt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Danckwardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danckwardt 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Danckwardt. 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 57 military records available for the last name Danckwardt. For the veterans among your Danckwardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danckwardt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Danckwardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Danckwardt in 1965 was 72, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danckwardt 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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