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Danker Family History

Danker Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Dankert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Danker family from?

You can see how Danker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Danker families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Danker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Danker families in 1891.
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What did your Danker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Danker. 60% of Danker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Shop Keeper ( Fruit greengrocer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Danker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danker 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 Danker. 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 999 military records available for the last name Danker. For the veterans among your Danker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Danker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Danker in 1953 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danker 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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