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Danahoo Family History

Danahoo Surname 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: Dunahoo, Donahoo, Danaher, Donohoo, Donehoo, Danahy, Donaho, Donahoe

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Where is the Danahoo family from?

You can see how Danahoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danahoo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Danahoo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Danahoo families living in Kansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Danahoo's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Danahoo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danahoo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Danahoo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Danahoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danahoo 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Danahoo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Danahoo. For the veterans among your Danahoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danahoo lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Danahoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Danahoo in 1977 was 73, and 59 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danahoo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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