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Danenberg Family History

Danenberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): possibly a habitational name from any of various places in Germany named Dannenberg.

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


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Where is the Danenberg family from?

You can see how Danenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Danenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Danenberg families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Danenberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Danenberg families in 1880.
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What did your Danenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danenberg. 39% of Danenberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Danenberg women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Danenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danenberg 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Danenberg. 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 139 military records available for the last name Danenberg. For the veterans among your Danenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Danenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Danenberg in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danenberg 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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