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Dannenberg Family History

Dannenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Dannenberg or Tannenberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dannenberg family from?

You can see how Dannenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dannenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Dannenberg families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Dannenberg's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dannenberg families in 1880.
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What did your Dannenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dannenberg. 15% of Dannenberg men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Dannenberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dannenberg were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dannenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannenberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dannenberg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dannenberg. For the veterans among your Dannenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannenberg lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dannenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dannenberg in 1947 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

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