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Dannels Family History

Dannels Surname Meaning

English: variant of Daniels.

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


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Where is the Dannels family from?

You can see how Dannels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dannels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Dannels families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dannels's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dannels families in 1911.
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What did your Dannels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dannels. 36% of Dannels men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dannels women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dannels were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dannels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannels 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Dannels. 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 481 military records available for the last name Dannels. For the veterans among your Dannels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannels lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dannels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dannels in 1956 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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