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Danckwart Family History

Danckwart 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, Banwart, Van Wart, Hackbart, Packard, Dickert, Ackert

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Where is the Danckwart family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danckwart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Danckwart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danckwart. 75% of Danckwart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Danckwart women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Danckwart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Danckwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danckwart 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Danckwart. 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 29 military records available for the last name Danckwart. For the veterans among your Danckwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danckwart lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Danckwart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Danckwart in 1966 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danckwart 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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