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Dannacher Family History

Dannacher 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: Danaher, Dannecker, Fancher, Danner, Van Acker, Wannemacher, Dancer

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Where is the Dannacher family from?

You can see how Dannacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dannacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dannacher families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dannacher's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dannacher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dannacher 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 Dannacher ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cooper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Dannacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Dannacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannacher 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Dannacher. 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 111 military records available for the last name Dannacher. For the veterans among your Dannacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannacher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dannacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dannacher in 1962 was 58, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dannacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannacher 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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