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Danhaus Family History

Danhaus 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: Venhaus, Dana, Danis, Damas, Obenhaus, Darius, Dallas, Dunham, Kangas

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Where is the Danhaus family from?

You can see how Danhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Danhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Danhaus families living in West Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Danhaus's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Danhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danhaus 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 Danhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Danhaus. 50% of Danhaus men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Soldier
    50%

What Danhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Danhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danhaus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Danhaus. 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 38 military records available for the last name Danhaus. For the veterans among your Danhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danhaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Danhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Danhaus in 1962 was 74, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danhaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danhaus 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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