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Danskin Family History

Danskin Name Meaning

Scottish and English (northern; Northumberland): habitational name for someone from Danzig (see Danzig ) (now Gdańsk Poland). This surname is first recorded in England in the 16th century and in Scotland in the 17th century.

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


Similar surnames: Dansie, Danis, Dansky, Hankin, Diskin, Dantin, Tanski, Kanski, Haskin

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Where is the Danskin family from?

You can see how Danskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danskin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Danskin families living in Northumberland. This was about 73% of all the recorded Danskin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Danskin families in 1891.
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What did your Danskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Danskin. 50% of Danskin men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Danskin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danskin were Schoolmaster and Incapacitated. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Glass Blower
    25%
  • Schoolmaster
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Danskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danskin 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Danskin. 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 318 military records available for the last name Danskin. For the veterans among your Danskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danskin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Danskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Danskin in 1957 was 26, and 88 in 2003.

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