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Dnaldson Family History

Dnaldson 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: Donaldson, Donalson, Dalton, Nelson, Davidson, Waldron, Gladson

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Where is the Dnaldson family from?

You can see how Dnaldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dnaldson family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dnaldson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dnaldson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dnaldson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Dnaldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dnaldson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dnaldson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dnaldson. For the veterans among your Dnaldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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