Floyd Dana (1925–1993)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1925
    Died
    1993

    When was Floyd Dana born? 1925.

    When did Floyd Dana die? 1993.

    Life story

    Floyd Dana (1925–1993) was born in 1925, and died in 1993, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Floyd's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Floyd's life.

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    The world Floyd lived through

    1. 1927 · age 2 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 12 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 20 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 29 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 37 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 44 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 55 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    Questions about Floyd Dana

    When was Floyd Dana born?

    Floyd Dana was born in 1925.

    When did Floyd Dana die?

    Floyd Dana died in 1993.

    How old was Floyd Dana at the time of death?

    Floyd Dana was about 68 years old.

    Where is Floyd Dana buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Floyd's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Floyd Dana was born?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Floyd was born.

    Who was president when Floyd Dana died?

    In 1993, the U.S. presidents were George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

    What generation was Floyd Dana part of?

    Born in 1925, Floyd Dana was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Floyd Dana's lifetime?

    During Floyd's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 2); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 14); the Korean War began (1950, age 25); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 34); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 44); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 61).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Floyd Dana?

    Federal censuses taken during Floyd's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1925

    2. Death

      1993

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Floyd Dana (1925–1993)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/floyd-dana-1925-1993-ea2f7f9d/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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