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Dannenfeld Family History

Dannenfeld 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: Langenfeld, Sonnenfeld, Dangerfield, Denfeld, Dannenfelser

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Where is the Dannenfeld family from?

You can see how Dannenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dannenfeld families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dannenfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dannenfeld families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Dannenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannenfeld 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dannenfeld. 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 41 military records available for the last name Dannenfeld. For the veterans among your Dannenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannenfeld lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Dannenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dannenfeld in 1970 was 91, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannenfeld 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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