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Dannenfelser Family History

Dannenfelser Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place in Rhineland-Palatinate called Dannenfels.

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


Similar surnames: Lindenfelser, Lindenberger, Landenberger, Dannecker, Appenzeller

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Where is the Dannenfelser family from?

You can see how Dannenfelser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannenfelser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dannenfelser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Dannenfelser families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dannenfelser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dannenfelser families in 1880.
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What did your Dannenfelser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tank Builder and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dannenfelser. 34% of Dannenfelser men worked as a Tank Builder and 34% of Dannenfelser women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dannenfelser were Salesman 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

  • Tank Builder
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dannenfelser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannenfelser 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Dannenfelser. 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 174 military records available for the last name Dannenfelser. For the veterans among your Dannenfelser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannenfelser lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dannenfelser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dannenfelser in 1956 was 39, and 93 in 2004.

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