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Danuel Family History

Danuel 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, Manuel, Dankel, Canuel, Dangel, Mandel, Angel, Mantel, Samuel

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Where is the Danuel family from?

You can see how Danuel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danuel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Danuel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Danuel families living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Danuel's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Danuel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danuel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Danuel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Danuel. 67% of Danuel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Danuel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danuel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Danuel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Danuel. For the veterans among your Danuel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danuel lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Danuel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Danuel in 1981 was 70, and 53 in 1998.

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