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Dashnell Family History

Dashnell 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: Dashiell, Darnell, Ashwell, Cashwell, Dashner, Cashell, Bushnell

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Where is the Dashnell family from?

You can see how Dashnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dashnell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dashnell families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Dashnell's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dashnell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Dashnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dashnell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dashnell. 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 Dashnell. For the veterans among your Dashnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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