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Danden Family History

Danden 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: Sanden, Landen, Dannen, Darden, Daniel, Mander, Mandel, Hayden

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Where is the Danden family from?

You can see how Danden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Danden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Danden families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Danden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Danden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danden 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 Danden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Danden. 50% of Danden 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%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Danden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danden 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Danden. 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 19 military records available for the last name Danden. For the veterans among your Danden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danden lifespan?

Average Danden life expectancy in 1981 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danden 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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