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Danesh Family History

Danesh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Daneš (see Danes) and of its Germanized form Danesch.

Iranian: from the Persian personal name Dānesh meaning ‘knowledge wisdom’.

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


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You can see how Danesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danesh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Danesh families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Danesh family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Danesh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Danesh families in 1911.
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There are 106 census records available for the last name Danesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danesh 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Danesh. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Danesh. For the veterans among your Danesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danesh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Danesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Danesh in 1965 was 72, and 69 in 2003.

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