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Dagnel Family History

Dagnel 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: Dagel, Dagner, Daniel, Darnell, Agnew, Darney, Dabney, Wagner, Danner

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Where is the Dagnel family from?

You can see how Dagnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagnel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dagnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dagnel families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dagnel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dagnel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagnel 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 144 census records available for the last name Dagnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagnel 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 Dagnel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dagnel. For the veterans among your Dagnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagnel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1997, in the United States, Dagnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dagnel in 1951 was 54, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dagnel 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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