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Dadswall Family History

Dadswall 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: Hadsall, Marshall, Parshall, Carswell, Haswell, Edsall, Darnall

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Where is the Dadswall family from?

You can see how Dadswall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dadswall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dadswall families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dadswall's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dadswall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dadswall 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 14 census records available for the last name Dadswall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dadswall 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 Dadswall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dadswall. For the veterans among your Dadswall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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