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Dahiell Family History

Dahiell 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: Dahill, Daniell, Dashiell, Daniel, Dalzell, Darnell, Darrell, Cahill

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Where is the Dahiell family from?

You can see how Dahiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahiell family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Dahiell families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dahiell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dahiell families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Dahiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahiell 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 immigration records available for the last name Dahiell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dahiell. For the veterans among your Dahiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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