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Danies Family History

Danies 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: Daniel, Danis, Danes, Dantes, Davies, Daniels, Lanier, Manis, Darius

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Where is the Danies family from?

You can see how Danies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danies families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Danies families living in Glamorgan. This was about 16% of all the recorded Danies's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Danies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danies 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 Danies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Danies. 67% of Danies men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Danies women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danies were Colliery Pory Daiver (lelow) and Domestic Help.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Colliery Pory Daiver (lelow)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Domestic Help
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Danies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danies 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Danies. 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 190 military records available for the last name Danies. For the veterans among your Danies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danies lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Danies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Danies in 1970 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danies 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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