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Danzey Family History

Danzey Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Dansie.

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


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Where is the Danzey family from?

You can see how Danzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danzey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Danzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Danzey families living in Middlesex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Danzey's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Danzey families in 1891.
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What did your Danzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danzey. 32% of Danzey men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Danzey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danzey were Truck Driver and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Presser
    20%

What Danzey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Danzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danzey 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Danzey. 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 510 military records available for the last name Danzey. For the veterans among your Danzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danzey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Danzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Danzey in 1962 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danzey 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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