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Dankis Family History

Dankis 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: Danis, Danks, Dennis, Banks, Hankin, Annis, Manis, Danzig, Dansie

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Where is the Dankis family from?

You can see how Dankis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dankis family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dankis's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Dankis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Dankis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankis 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 Dankis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dankis. For the veterans among your Dankis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Dankis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dankis in 1960 was 49, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankis 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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