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Danbell Family History

Danbell 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: Daniell, Daniel, Mansell, Dalzell, Darnell, Ansell, Asbell, Antell

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Where is the Danbell family from?

You can see how Danbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danbell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Danbell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Danbell families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Danbell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Danbell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Danbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danbell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Danbell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Danbell. For the veterans among your Danbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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