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Dadewell Family History

Dadewell 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: Madewell, Bakewell, Farewell, Adwell, Cadwell, Lacewell, Dewell

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Where is the Dadewell family from?

You can see how Dadewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dadewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dadewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Dadewell families living in Sussex. This was about 59% of all the recorded Dadewell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dadewell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Dadewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dadewell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dadewell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dadewell. For the veterans among your Dadewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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