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Dannas Family History

Dannas 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: Danna, Annas, Dennis, Dana, Hanna, Danis, Mannan, Damas, Annis

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Where is the Dannas family from?

You can see how Dannas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dannas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Dannas family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dannas's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dannas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Dannas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannas 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dannas. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dannas. For the veterans among your Dannas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannas lifespan?

Average Dannas life expectancy in 1995 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannas 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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