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Dandell Family History

Dandell Surname 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: Sandell, Randell, Mandell, Wandell, Daniell, Kandell, Yandell, Daniel

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Where is the Dandell family from?

You can see how Dandell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dandell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dandell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dandell family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dandell's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Dandell families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Dandell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dandell 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dandell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dandell. For the veterans among your Dandell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dandell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dandell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dandell

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