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Danekas Family History

Danekas 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: Danek, Danes, Banegas, Manikas, Danks, Fazekas, Vanegas, Daneker

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Where is the Danekas family from?

You can see how Danekas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danekas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Danekas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Danekas families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Danekas's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Danekas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danekas 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 Danekas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danekas. 54% of Danekas men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Danekas women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danekas were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Danekas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Danekas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danekas 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Danekas. 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 201 military records available for the last name Danekas. For the veterans among your Danekas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danekas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Danekas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Danekas in 1955 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danekas 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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