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Danilsen Family History

Danilsen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Danielsen, Danielson, Nilsen, Davidsen, Danison, Daniel, Danis

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Where is the Danilsen family from?

You can see how Danilsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danilsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Danilsen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Danilsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Danilsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danilsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Danilsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danilsen 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Danilsen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Danilsen. For the veterans among your Danilsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danilsen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danilsen

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