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Danison Family History

Danison Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Dennison now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Danison family from?

You can see how Danison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Danison families living in Ontario. This was about 28% of all the recorded Danison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Danison families in 1911.
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What did your Danison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danison. 29% of Danison men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Danison women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danison were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Danison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danison 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Danison. 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 441 military records available for the last name Danison. For the veterans among your Danison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danison lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Danison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Danison in 1949 was 42, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danison 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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