Dansky Family History

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Dansky Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Danzig, the suffix -ski denoting association.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Damsky, Lansky, Minsky, Lasky, Bransky, Dubsky, Barsky, Umansky

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Dansky Family Origin

Where is the Dansky family from?

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You can see how Dansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dansky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dansky families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dansky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dansky's in the UK. London had the highest population of Dansky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dansky Family Occupations

What did your Dansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Canvasser Seeking Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Dansky. 20% of Dansky men worked as a Canvasser Seeking Work and 84% of Dansky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dansky were Tailors Dresser and Alterative Hand Gown Shop

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Canvasser Seeking Work
    20%
  • Ladies gents Clothing Salesman
    20%
  • Tailor Presser
    20%
  • Tailors Dresser
    20%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Alterative Hand Gown Shop
    17%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Dansky Historical Records

What Dansky family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dansky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 406 immigration records available for the last name Dansky. 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 Card

There are 252 military records available for the last name Dansky. For the veterans among your Dansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Dansky Life Expectancy

What is the average Dansky lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dansky in 1954 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dansky 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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