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Dannin Family History

Dannin 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: Dannen, Dantin, Fannin, Annin, Lannin, Dennin, Dennis, Cannon, Hankin

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Where is the Dannin family from?

You can see how Dannin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dannin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Dannin family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dannin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dannin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dannin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Dannin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Dannin. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dannin. For the veterans among your Dannin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dannin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dannin in 1966 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannin 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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