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Danny Family History

Danny Surname Meaning

English: ethnic name from Old French daneis ‘Danish’.

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


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Where is the Danny family from?

You can see how Danny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Danny families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Danny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Danny families in 1891.
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What did your Danny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Danny. 72% of Danny 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
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danny 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Danny. 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 500 military records available for the last name Danny. For the veterans among your Danny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Danny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Danny in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danny 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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