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Danmeyer Family History

Danmeyer 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: Dammeyer, Kammeyer, Dallmeyer, Donmoyer, Sandmeyer, De Meyer

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Where is the Danmeyer family from?

You can see how Danmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Danmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Danmeyer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Danmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Danmeyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danmeyer 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 Danmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danmeyer. 34% of Danmeyer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Danmeyer women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Patrolman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Danmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Danmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danmeyer 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Danmeyer. 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 308 military records available for the last name Danmeyer. For the veterans among your Danmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Danmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Danmeyer in 1963 was 68, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danmeyer 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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