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Dannenburg Family History

Dannenburg 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: Dannenberg, Vandenburg, Hanenburg, Danenberg, Kannenberg, Sonnenburg

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Where is the Dannenburg family from?

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

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dannenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Dannenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannenburg 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Dannenburg. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dannenburg. For the veterans among your Dannenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannenburg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Dannenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dannenburg in 1963 was 54, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dannenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannenburg 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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