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Danese Family History

Danese Surname Meaning

Italian: ethnic name for a Dane or from the personal name Danese which was introduced to and popularized in medieval Italy through French Carolingian literature

notably the epics Chanson de Roland and Ogier de Denemarche.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Danese family from?

You can see how Danese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Danese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Danese families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Danese's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Danese families in 1891.
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What did your Danese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danese. 24% of Danese men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Danese women worked as a Tailor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danese were Proprietor and Operator.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danese 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Danese. 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 422 military records available for the last name Danese. For the veterans among your Danese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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