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Dandi Family History

Dandi 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: Bandi, Zandi, Dando, Danzi, Dani, Landi, Dandy, Hand, Rand, Landa

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Where is the Dandi family from?

You can see how Dandi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dandi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dandi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dandi family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dandi's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dandi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dandi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Dandi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dandi 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dandi. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dandi. For the veterans among your Dandi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dandi lifespan?

Average Dandi life expectancy in 2002 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dandi 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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