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Daansen Family History

Daansen 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: Gansen, Dannen, Aasen, Jansen, Bahnsen, Hansen, Fransen, Swansen

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Where is the Daansen family from?

You can see how Daansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daansen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Daansen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Daansen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Daansen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daansen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daansen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daansen. 100% of Daansen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Daansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daansen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Daansen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Daansen. For the veterans among your Daansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daansen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Daansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Daansen in 1965 was 88, and 72 in 1997.

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