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Dangfield Family History

Dangfield 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: Langfield, Mansfield, Longfield, Dangerfield, Banfield, Canfield

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Where is the Dangfield family from?

You can see how Dangfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dangfield family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Dangfield families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dangfield family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dangfield's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dangfield families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Dangfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dangfield 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dangfield. 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 military records available for the last name Dangfield. For the veterans among your Dangfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dangfield lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Dangfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dangfield in 1982 was 73, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dangfield 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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