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Danelson Family History

Danelson 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: Danielson, Donelson, Nelson, Abelson, Adelson, Aanenson, Danielsen

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Where is the Danelson family from?

You can see how Danelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danelson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Danelson families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Danelson's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Danelson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Danelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danelson. 38% of Danelson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Danelson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danelson were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Danelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danelson 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Danelson. 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 158 military records available for the last name Danelson. For the veterans among your Danelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danelson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Danelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Danelson in 1960 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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