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Dankin Family History

Dankin Surname Meaning

from the personal name Dankin a diminutive of Dan (see Dann (2)) a pet form of Daniel.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dankin family from?

You can see how Dankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dankin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dankin family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dankin's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Dankin families in 1911.
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What did your Dankin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dankin. 100% of Dankin women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Dankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankin 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Dankin. 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 70 military records available for the last name Dankin. For the veterans among your Dankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Dankin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dankin in 1966 was 46, and 66 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankin 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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