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Danoy Family History

Danoy 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: Dano, Danby, Danos, Kanoy, Canoy, Danon, Dandy, Daney, Dancy, Danzy

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Where is the Danoy family from?

You can see how Danoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danoy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Danoy family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Danoy's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Danoy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Danoy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labrador
    100%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Danoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danoy 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Danoy. 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 14 military records available for the last name Danoy. For the veterans among your Danoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danoy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Danoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Danoy in 1968 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

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