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Dancker Family History

Dancker 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: Dancer, Daneker, Dencker, Danker, Dicker, Anker, Hacker, Ducker

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Where is the Dancker family from?

You can see how Dancker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dancker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dancker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dancker families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dancker's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dancker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dancker 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 Dancker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dancker. 60% of Dancker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dancker women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Dancker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Dancker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancker 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Dancker. 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 110 military records available for the last name Dancker. For the veterans among your Dancker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Dancker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dancker in 1970 was 74, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dancker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dancker 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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