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Dankof Family History

Dankof 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: Danko, Dacko, Dano, Janko, Panko, Danton, Danoff, Manko, Dankel

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Where is the Dankof family from?

You can see how Dankof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dankof family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Dankof's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Dankof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dankof 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 Dankof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dankof. 100% of Dankof men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dankof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Dankof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankof 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dankof. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dankof. For the veterans among your Dankof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankof lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Dankof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dankof in 1975 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dankof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankof 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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