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Dungwell Family History

Dungwell 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: Dunwell, Dingwell, Longwell, Dingwall, Langwell, Tugwell, Dunnell

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Where is the Dungwell family from?

You can see how Dungwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dungwell family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Dungwell families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Dungwell families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dungwell's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Dungwell families in 1871.
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Census Records

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

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