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Dankovich Family History

Dankovich 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: Sankovich, Yankovich, Jankovich, Ratkovich, Markovich, Jankovic

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Where is the Dankovich family from?

You can see how Dankovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dankovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Dankovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dankovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dankovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dankovich 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 Dankovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dankovich. 50% of Dankovich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dankovich women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Coal Loader
    30%
  • Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Dankovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Dankovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankovich 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dankovich. 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 74 military records available for the last name Dankovich. For the veterans among your Dankovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankovich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dankovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dankovich in 1964 was 50, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dankovich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankovich 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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