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Dankoff Family History

Dankoff 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: Danoff, Danko, Janoff, Minkoff, Kanoff, Markoff, Dayhoff, Dacko

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Where is the Dankoff family from?

You can see how Dankoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dankoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dankoff families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dankoff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dankoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dankoff 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 Dankoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Dankoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankoff 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Dankoff. 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 47 military records available for the last name Dankoff. For the veterans among your Dankoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Dankoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dankoff in 1972 was 54, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankoff 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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