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Daens Family History

Daens 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: Dains, Dana, Danis, Damas, Sens, Ovens, Dent, Dang, Mains, Dann

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Where is the Daens family from?

You can see how Daens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Daens families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Daens families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Daens's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Daens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Daens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Daens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daens 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Daens. 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 8 military records available for the last name Daens. For the veterans among your Daens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Daens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Daens in 1966 was 54, and 80 in 1996.

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