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Dael Family History

Dael 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: Dahl, Dagel, Dall, Dal, Deel, Daul, Rael, Duel, Dail, Diel

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Where is the Dael family from?

You can see how Dael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dael family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dael families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dael families living in Essex. This was about 58% of all the recorded Dael's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Dael families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dael 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 Dael ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dael. 67% of Dael 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
    67%
  • Cloth Weaver
    34%

What Dael family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Dael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dael 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dael. 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 367 military records available for the last name Dael. For the veterans among your Dael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dael lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dael in 1968 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dael

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dael 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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