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Dannewitz Family History

Dannewitz 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: Dewitz, Bonewitz, Janowitz, Danner, Dunnett, Kanitz, Dannen

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Where is the Dannewitz family from?

You can see how Dannewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannewitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dannewitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Dannewitz families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dannewitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dannewitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dannewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dannewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dannewitz. 31% of Dannewitz men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dannewitz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dannewitz were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Dannewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannewitz 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Dannewitz. 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 154 military records available for the last name Dannewitz. For the veterans among your Dannewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannewitz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dannewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dannewitz in 1959 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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