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Dancler Family History

Dancler 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: Dancer, Dangler, Sandler, Fancher, Kandler, Dahler, Danner, Daigler

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Where is the Dancler family from?

You can see how Dancler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dancler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dancler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dancler families living in South Carolina. This was about 58% of all the recorded Dancler's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Dancler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dancler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dancler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Dancler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancler 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dancler. 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 45 military records available for the last name Dancler. For the veterans among your Dancler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dancler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dancler in 1967 was 60, and 39 in 2004.

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