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Dannal Family History

Dannal 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: Danna, Daniel, Dana, Hanna, Mannan, Manna, Dann, Danner, Canal

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Where is the Dannal family from?

You can see how Dannal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dannal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Dannal families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dannal's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dannal families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Dannal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannal 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dannal. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dannal. For the veterans among your Dannal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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