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Dagnal Family History

Dagnal 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: Dagnan, Dana, Magnan, Canal, Dugal, Bagnall, Dignam, Dagel, Dayal

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Where is the Dagnal family from?

You can see how Dagnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagnal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dagnal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Dagnal families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dagnal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dagnal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagnal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Dagnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagnal 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Dagnal. 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 43 military records available for the last name Dagnal. For the veterans among your Dagnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagnal lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Dagnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dagnal in 1988 was 87, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dagnal 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.

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