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Danihel Family History

Danihel 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: Daniel, Dankel, Faniel, Danaher, Daniels, Danieli, Dangel, Daniele

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Where is the Danihel family from?

You can see how Danihel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danihel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Danihel families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Danihel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Danihel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danihel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Danihel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Danihel. 100% of Danihel men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Danihel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danihel 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Danihel. 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 82 military records available for the last name Danihel. For the veterans among your Danihel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danihel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Danihel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Danihel in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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