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Dansa Family History

Dansa 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: Dana, Danca, Danza, Danna, Jansa, Rana, Basa, Landa, Hanna, Banda

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Where is the Dansa family from?

You can see how Dansa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dansa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dansa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dansa family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dansa's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dansa families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dansa 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 Dansa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dansa. 100% of Dansa men worked as a Contractor.

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

What Dansa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Dansa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dansa 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dansa. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dansa. For the veterans among your Dansa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dansa lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Dansa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dansa in 1983 was 63, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dansa 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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