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Dansfield Family History

Dansfield 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: Mansfield, Dransfield, Stansfield, Banfield, Canfield, Sarsfield

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Where is the Dansfield family from?

You can see how Dansfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dansfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dansfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dansfield families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dansfield's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dansfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dansfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dansfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Barber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Dansfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dansfield 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dansfield. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dansfield. For the veterans among your Dansfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dansfield lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Dansfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dansfield in 1961 was 72, and 57 in 1998.

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