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Dante Family History

Dante Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Dante a shortened form of Durante .

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


Similar surnames: Fante, Dato, Dane, Durante, Daniel, Dente, Dade, Marte, Mente, Pantel

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Where is the Dante family from?

You can see how Dante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dante family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dante families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dante families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dante's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dante families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dante surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dante ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clothier was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dante. 100% of Dante men worked as a Clothier. .

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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

  • Clothier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dante 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 Dante. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dante. For the veterans among your Dante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dante lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dante in 1962 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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