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Dannehl Family History

Dannehl 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: Daniel, Darnell, Danner, Dankel, Dannen, Pannell, Dennehy, Dangel

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Where is the Dannehl family from?

You can see how Dannehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dannehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dannehl families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Dannehl's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Dannehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dannehl 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 Dannehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dannehl. 74% of Dannehl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dannehl women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    74%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Dannehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Dannehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannehl 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Dannehl. 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 429 military records available for the last name Dannehl. For the veterans among your Dannehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannehl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dannehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dannehl in 1963 was 54, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannehl 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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