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Danneffel Family History

Danneffel 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: Manteufel, Dannecker, Dannelley, Manteuffel, Daniel, Darnell

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Where is the Danneffel family from?

You can see how Danneffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danneffel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Danneffel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Danneffel families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Danneffel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Danneffel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danneffel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Danneffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Danneffel. 75% of Danneffel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farming
    25%
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What Danneffel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Danneffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danneffel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Danneffel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Danneffel. For the veterans among your Danneffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danneffel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Danneffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Danneffel in 1962 was 77, and 65 in 2003.

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