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Danto Family History

Danto 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: Canto, Dano, Danko, Danton, Santo, Dando, Dant, Dato, Fanto, Dante

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Where is the Danto family from?

You can see how Danto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Danto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Danto families living in Kent. This was about 92% of all the recorded Danto's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Danto families in 1891.
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What did your Danto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danto. 39% of Danto men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Danto women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Butcher
    31%
  • Auto Mechanic
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Danto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danto 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Danto. 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 116 military records available for the last name Danto. For the veterans among your Danto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Danto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Danto in 1964 was 76, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danto 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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