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Danderson Family History

Danderson 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: Anderson, Sanderson, Randerson, Manderson, Enderson, Anderton

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Where is the Danderson family from?

You can see how Danderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danderson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Danderson families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Danderson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Danderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danderson 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 Danderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Danderson. 100% of Danderson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Danderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Danderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danderson 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Danderson. 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 165 military records available for the last name Danderson. For the veterans among your Danderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danderson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Danderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Danderson in 1970 was 64, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danderson 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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