History of your Surname
Get access to Danridge family records.Start a free trial

Danridge Family History

Danridge 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: Dandridge, Akridge, Langridge, Sandridge, Hatridge, Davidge, Patridge

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Danridge family from?

You can see how Danridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Danridge family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Danridge's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Danridge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Danridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danridge. 55% of Danridge men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Danridge women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danridge were Farm Laborer and Servant. .

View Census Data for Danridge | Data not to scale

*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
    55%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Field Worker
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Danridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Danridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danridge census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Danridge

Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Danridge. 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.

View all Danridge immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 108 military records available for the last name Danridge. For the veterans among your Danridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Danridge military records

You've only scratched the surface of Danridge family history

Discover More

What is the average Danridge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Danridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Danridge in 1963 was 86, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danridge

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Danridge family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Danridge last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial