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Danheiser Family History

Danheiser 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: Danzeisen, Manheimer, Zahniser, Danese, Davidheiser, Olheiser, Heiser

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Where is the Danheiser family from?

You can see how Danheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danheiser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Danheiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Danheiser families living in New York. This was about 68% of all the recorded Danheiser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Danheiser families in 1880.
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What did your Danheiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danheiser. 50% of Danheiser men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Danheiser women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danheiser were Plumber and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Plumber
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Danheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danheiser 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Danheiser. 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 89 military records available for the last name Danheiser. For the veterans among your Danheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danheiser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Danheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Danheiser in 1967 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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