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Dandar Family History

Dandar 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: Dardar, Mander, Landa, Dana, Lander, Wander, Gander, Banda, Kanda

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Where is the Dandar family from?

You can see how Dandar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dandar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dandar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Dandar families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dandar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dandar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dandar 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 Dandar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dandar. 50% of Dandar men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Dandar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Dandar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dandar 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Dandar. 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 46 military records available for the last name Dandar. For the veterans among your Dandar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dandar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dandar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dandar in 1961 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dandar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dandar 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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