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Danelak Family History

Danelak 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, Canela, Debelak, Danella, Donelan, Danyluk, Daniel, Dana, Deak

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Where is the Danelak family from?

You can see how Danelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danelak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Danelak families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Danelak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Danelak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Danelak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danelak 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 56 census records available for the last name Danelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danelak 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Danelak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Danelak. For the veterans among your Danelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danelak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Danelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Danelak in 1972 was 54, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danelak 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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