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Dahnell Family History

Dahnell Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Darnell, Dalzell, Carnell, Farnell, Parnell, Canell, Varnell, Darnall

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Where is the Dahnell family from?

You can see how Dahnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahnell family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Dahnell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dahnell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dahnell families in 1881.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dahnell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Dahnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahnell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dahnell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Dahnell. For the veterans among your Dahnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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