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Dannhauser Family History

Dannhauser 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: Daunhauer, Fankhauser, Kornhauser, Frankhauser, Dauenhauer, Danuser

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Where is the Dannhauser family from?

You can see how Dannhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannhauser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dannhauser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Dannhauser families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Dannhauser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dannhauser families in 1880.
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What did your Dannhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dannhauser. 50% of Dannhauser men worked as a Plumber and 50% of Dannhauser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dannhauser were Mechanic Helper and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Mechanic Helper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Dannhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannhauser 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Dannhauser. 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 501 military records available for the last name Dannhauser. For the veterans among your Dannhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannhauser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dannhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dannhauser in 1964 was 80, and 76 in 2003.

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