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Danowski Family History

Danowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Danowo or Danów (named with the personal name Dan, a short form of the names like Bogdan and Daniel).

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


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Where is the Danowski family from?

You can see how Danowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Danowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Danowski family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Danowski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Danowski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danowski 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 Danowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danowski. 40% of Danowski men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Danowski women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danowski were New Worker and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Miner
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danowski 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Danowski. 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 894 military records available for the last name Danowski. For the veterans among your Danowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danowski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Danowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Danowski in 1952 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danowski 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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