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Danover Family History

Danover 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: Hanover, Dover, Danner, Conover, Dancer, Danvers, Van Over, Denver

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Where is the Danover family from?

You can see how Danover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danover family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Danover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Danover family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Danover's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Danover families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danover 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 182 census records available for the last name Danover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danover 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Danover. 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 9 military records available for the last name Danover. For the veterans among your Danover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danover lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Danover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Danover in 1967 was 99, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danover 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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