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Danka Family History

Danka 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: Dana, Danko, Danca, Danza, Danna, Lanka, Manka, Banka, Janka, Hanka

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Where is the Danka family from?

You can see how Danka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Danka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Danka families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Danka's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Danka families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danka 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 Danka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danka. 54% of Danka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Danka women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danka were Bookkeeper and Housekeeper.

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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
    54%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Danka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danka 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Danka. 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 81 military records available for the last name Danka. For the veterans among your Danka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Danka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Danka in 1957 was 42, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danka 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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