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Dannan Family History

Dannan Surname Meaning

possibly a variant of Donnan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Dannan family from?

You can see how Dannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dannan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dannan families living in Hampshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dannan's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dannan families in 1891.
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What did your Dannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dannan. 100% of Dannan 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Dannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannan 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Dannan. 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 116 military records available for the last name Dannan. For the veterans among your Dannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Dannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dannan in 1973 was 74, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannan 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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