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Danly Family History

Danly 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: Danby, Dally, Daly, Daily, Dandy, Hanly, Daney, Manly, Dancy, Danzy

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Where is the Danly family from?

You can see how Danly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Danly families living in Warwickshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Danly's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Danly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danly 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 Danly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Danly. 100% of Danly 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Danly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danly 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Danly. 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 296 military records available for the last name Danly. For the veterans among your Danly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Danly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Danly in 1965 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danly 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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