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Danta Family History

Danta 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, Ranta, Datta, Danca, Danza, Santa, Danna, Banta, Data, Dant

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Where is the Danta family from?

You can see how Danta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Danta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Danta families living in Arkansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Danta's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Danta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danta 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 296 census records available for the last name Danta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danta 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Danta. 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 75 military records available for the last name Danta. For the veterans among your Danta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Danta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Danta in 1964 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danta 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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