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Danenhauer Family History

Danenhauer 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: Dauenhauer, Daunhauer, Eisenhauer, Ankenbauer, Hasenauer, Neubauer

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Where is the Danenhauer family from?

You can see how Danenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danenhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Danenhauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Danenhauer families living in Kentucky. This was about 46% of all the recorded Danenhauer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Danenhauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danenhauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Danenhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danenhauer. 31% of Danenhauer men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Danenhauer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danenhauer were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Danenhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danenhauer 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Danenhauer. 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 128 military records available for the last name Danenhauer. For the veterans among your Danenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danenhauer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Danenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Danenhauer in 1965 was 75, and 65 in 2003.

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