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Dannenhauer Family History

Dannenhauer 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, Ankenbauer, Daunhauer, Eisenhauer, Pfotenhauer

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Where is the Dannenhauer family from?

You can see how Dannenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannenhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dannenhauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dannenhauer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dannenhauer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dannenhauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dannenhauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dannenhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dannenhauer. 47% of Dannenhauer 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
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What Dannenhauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Dannenhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannenhauer 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Dannenhauer. 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 134 military records available for the last name Dannenhauer. For the veterans among your Dannenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannenhauer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dannenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dannenhauer in 1962 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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