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Danne Family History

Danne 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: Dann, Manne, Danner, Dane, Dunne, Dance, Dannen, Danna, Anne, Danke

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Where is the Danne family from?

You can see how Danne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Danne families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Danne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Danne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Danne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Danne. 100% of Danne 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Danne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Danne. 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 399 military records available for the last name Danne. For the veterans among your Danne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Danne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Danne in 1964 was 82, and 61 in 2000.

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