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Dongell Family History

Dongell 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: Donnell, Donnelly, Longwell, Mongelli, Gingell, Bonwell, Dovell

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Where is the Dongell family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dongell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dongell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dongell. 100% of Dongell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Dongell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dongell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dongell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dongell. For the veterans among your Dongell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dongell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Dongell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dongell in 1978 was 68, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dongell 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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