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Danum Family History

Danum 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: Ranum, Daum, Lanum, Baum, Dana, Danis, Drum, Narum, Dang, Damm

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Where is the Danum family from?

You can see how Danum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Danum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Danum families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Danum's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Danum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danum 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 48 census records available for the last name Danum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danum 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Danum. 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 57 military records available for the last name Danum. For the veterans among your Danum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danum lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Danum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Danum in 1972 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danum 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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