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Danecker Family History

Danecker 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: Dannecker, Daneker, Decker, Necker, Dancer, Habecker, Anacker

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Where is the Danecker family from?

You can see how Danecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Danecker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Danecker families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Danecker's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Danecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danecker 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 Danecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Danecker. 100% of Danecker 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
    100%

What Danecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Danecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danecker 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Danecker. 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 59 military records available for the last name Danecker. For the veterans among your Danecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danecker lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Danecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Danecker in 1980 was 71, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danecker 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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