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Dannar Family History

Dannar 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: Danner, Danna, Dana, Hanna, Tanner, Mannan, Manna, Dann, Kanner

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Where is the Dannar family from?

You can see how Dannar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dannar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dannar families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dannar's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dannar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dannar 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 Dannar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dannar. 47% of Dannar men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dannar women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dannar were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Longshoreman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Dannar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dannar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannar 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Dannar. 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 Dannar. For the veterans among your Dannar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dannar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dannar in 1965 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannar 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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