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Danrow Family History

Danrow 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: Damrow, Darrow, Barrow, Carrow, Arrow, Dubrow, Harrow, Dano, Yarrow

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Where is the Danrow family from?

You can see how Danrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danrow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Danrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Danrow families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Danrow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Danrow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Danrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telephone Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Danrow. 100% of Danrow women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Danrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Danrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danrow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Danrow. 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 26 military records available for the last name Danrow. For the veterans among your Danrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danrow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Danrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Danrow in 1972 was 76, and 47 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danrow 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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