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Dansbury Family History

Dansbury 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: Danbury, Hansbury, Sansbury, Hanbury, Sainsbury, Asbury, Banbury

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Where is the Dansbury family from?

You can see how Dansbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dansbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dansbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Dansbury families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Dansbury's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dansbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dansbury 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 Dansbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dansbury. 50% of Dansbury men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Dansbury women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dansbury were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Attendant
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Dansbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dansbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dansbury 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dansbury. 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 101 military records available for the last name Dansbury. For the veterans among your Dansbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dansbury lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dansbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dansbury in 1956 was 63, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dansbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dansbury 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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