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Danzeisen Name Meaning

German: either a nickname for a blacksmith someone who makes the ‘iron dance’ (from Middle High German īsen ‘iron’ and danzen tanzen ‘to dance’) or for a passionate dancer (from the same components).

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


Similar surnames: Findeisen, Ringeisen, Van Essen, Dannen, Neisen, Leisen, Danielsen

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Where is the Danzeisen family from?

You can see how Danzeisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danzeisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Danzeisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Danzeisen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Danzeisen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Danzeisen families in 1880.
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What did your Danzeisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Danzeisen. 71% of Danzeisen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    71%
  • Helper
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Danzeisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danzeisen 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Danzeisen. 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 311 military records available for the last name Danzeisen. For the veterans among your Danzeisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danzeisen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Danzeisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Danzeisen in 1958 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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