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Dannals Family History

Dannals Name 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: Dannels, Darnall, Danna, Annala, Daniels, Hannahs, Annas, Daniel

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Where is the Dannals family from?

You can see how Dannals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannals family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dannals families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dannals families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dannals's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dannals families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dannals surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dannals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dannals. 64% of Dannals men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Dannals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannals 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Dannals. 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 163 military records available for the last name Dannals. For the veterans among your Dannals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannals lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Dannals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dannals in 1961 was 67, and 73 in 1999.

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