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Dannefelser Family History

Dannefelser 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: Dannenfelser, Dannemiller, Dannecker, Lindenfelser, Danielsen

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Where is the Dannefelser family from?

You can see how Dannefelser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannefelser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dannefelser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dannefelser family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dannefelser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dannefelser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dannefelser 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 Dannefelser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinetmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dannefelser. 100% of Dannefelser men worked as a Cabinetmaker.

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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

  • Cabinetmaker
    100%

What Dannefelser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Dannefelser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannefelser 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dannefelser. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dannefelser. For the veterans among your Dannefelser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannefelser lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Dannefelser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dannefelser in 1973 was 82, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannefelser 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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