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Danheimer Family History

Danheimer 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: Manheimer, Dahlheimer, Mannheimer, Dexheimer, Manheim, Danzeisen

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Where is the Danheimer family from?

You can see how Danheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Danheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Danheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Danheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Danheimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Danheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danheimer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Danheimer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Danheimer. For the veterans among your Danheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danheimer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Danheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Danheimer in 1978 was 74, and 76 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danheimer 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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