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Danas Family History

Danas 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: Dana, Danis, Damas, Panas, Manas, Danes, Danos, Canas, Banas, Janas

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Where is the Danas family from?

You can see how Danas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Danas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Danas families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Danas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Danas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danas 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 Danas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danas. 37% of Danas men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Danas women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danas were Labor and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Fisherman
    16%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Danas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danas 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Danas. 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 363 military records available for the last name Danas. For the veterans among your Danas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Danas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Danas in 1958 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danas 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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