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Danneman Family History

Danneman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dannemann: topographic name for someone who lived by a forest from Middle Low German dan.

Middle High German tan translates to ‘pine forest’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Danneman family from?

You can see how Danneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Danneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Danneman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Danneman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Danneman families in 1891.
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What did your Danneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Danneman. 100% of Danneman 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 Danneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danneman 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Danneman. 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 190 military records available for the last name Danneman. For the veterans among your Danneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danneman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Danneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Danneman in 1955 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danneman 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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