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Danks Family History

Danks Surname Meaning

English: from a shortened form of Dankin from a pet form of Daniel with excrescent -s probably added in post-medieval times.

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


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Where is the Danks family from?

You can see how Danks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Danks families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Danks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Danks families in 1911.
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What did your Danks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Danks. 60% of Danks men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Danks 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Engineer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Danks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danks 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Danks. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Danks. For the veterans among your Danks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Danks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Danks in 1962 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danks 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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