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Danniel Family History

Danniel Name Meaning

see Daniel .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Daniel, Danner, Dansie, Vannier, Pannier, Dankel, Dannen, Faniel

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Where is the Danniel family from?

You can see how Danniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danniel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danniel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Danniel family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Danniel's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Danniel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danniel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Danniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danniel. 35% of Danniel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Danniel women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danniel were Farm Laborer and Farm. .

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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
    35%
  • Farming
    32%
  • Decorator
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farm
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Danniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danniel 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Danniel. 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 303 military records available for the last name Danniel. For the veterans among your Danniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danniel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Danniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Danniel in 1966 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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