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Daenzer Family History

Daenzer Surname Meaning

German (Dänzer): variant of Tanzer ‘dancer’.

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


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Where is the Daenzer family from?

You can see how Daenzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daenzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Daenzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Daenzer families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Daenzer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Daenzer families in 1880.
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What did your Daenzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daenzer. 42% of Daenzer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Daenzer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daenzer were Clerk and 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Daenzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Daenzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daenzer 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Daenzer. 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 113 military records available for the last name Daenzer. For the veterans among your Daenzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daenzer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Daenzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Daenzer in 1961 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daenzer 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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