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Dantema Family History

Dantema 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: Datema, Dantes, Danneman, Anema, Dante, Daniel, Dana, Ganter, Ranta

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Where is the Dantema family from?

You can see how Dantema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dantema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dantema families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dantema families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Dantema's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dantema families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Dantema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dantema 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 immigration records available for the last name Dantema. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dantema. For the veterans among your Dantema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dantema lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Dantema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dantema in 1978 was 64, and 65 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dantema 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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