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Danson Family History

Danson Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): from the Middle English personal name Dand, a Middle English and Older Scots rhyming pet form of both Andrew and Randolph with -son.

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


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Where is the Danson family from?

You can see how Danson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 703 Danson families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Danson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Danson families in 1891.
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What did your Danson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Danson. 15% of Danson men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Danson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danson were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Danson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danson 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Danson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Danson. For the veterans among your Danson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Danson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Danson in 1959 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danson 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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