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Danklef Family History

Danklef 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: Dunkley, Dankel, Dangler, Danke, Dinkle, Danker, Dunkle, Dunklee

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Where is the Danklef family from?

You can see how Danklef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danklef family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Danklef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Danklef families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Danklef's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Danklef families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danklef surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Danklef ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danklef. 50% of Danklef men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Danklef women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Danklef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danklef 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Danklef. 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 74 military records available for the last name Danklef. For the veterans among your Danklef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danklef lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Danklef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Danklef in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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