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Danville Family History

Danville Surname Meaning

French and English (of Norman or Huguenot origin): habitational name from Anville (Charente) with fused preposition d' ‘from’.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Danville family from?

You can see how Danville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danville family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Danville families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Danville's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Danville families in 1891.
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What did your Danville ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Danville. 100% of Danville women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danville 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Danville. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Danville. For the veterans among your Danville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danville lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Danville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Danville in 1970 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danville 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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