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Danzy Family History

Danzy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dansie.

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


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Where is the Danzy family from?

You can see how Danzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danzy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Danzy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Danzy families living in Alabama. This was about 52% of all the recorded Danzy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Danzy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danzy 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 Danzy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danzy. 35% of Danzy men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Danzy women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danzy were Manager and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    37%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Maid
    22%

What Danzy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danzy 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Danzy. 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 358 military records available for the last name Danzy. For the veterans among your Danzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danzy lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Danzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Danzy in 1949 was 44, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danzy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danzy 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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