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Dagnell Family History

Dagnell Surname Meaning

see Dagnall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dagnell family from?

You can see how Dagnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dagnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Dagnell families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Dagnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dagnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagnell 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 Dagnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dagnell. 100% of Dagnell men worked as a Grocer (retired) and 83% of Dagnell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocer (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Laundress
    9%

What Dagnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dagnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagnell 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Dagnell. 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 211 military records available for the last name Dagnell. For the veterans among your Dagnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagnell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dagnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dagnell in 1964 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dagnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dagnell 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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