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Danitz Family History

Danitz 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: Kanitz, Panitz, Damitz, Daniel, Danis, Lantz, Danish, Nantz, Danz

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Where is the Danitz family from?

You can see how Danitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Danitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Danitz families living in Berkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Danitz's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Danitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danitz 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 Danitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Danitz. 43% of Danitz men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Plasterer
    29%
  • Dentist
    29%

What Danitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danitz 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Danitz. 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 135 military records available for the last name Danitz. For the veterans among your Danitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Danitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Danitz in 1962 was 42, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danitz 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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