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Dannenberger Family History

Dannenberger 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: Landenberger, Dannenberg, Dunkelberger, Katzenberger, Durrenberger

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Where is the Dannenberger family from?

You can see how Dannenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dannenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dannenberger families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Dannenberger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dannenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dannenberger 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 Dannenberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Dannenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Dannenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannenberger 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Dannenberger. 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 284 military records available for the last name Dannenberger. For the veterans among your Dannenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannenberger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Dannenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dannenberger in 1955 was 68, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dannenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannenberger 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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