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Dalyiell Family History

Dalyiell 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: Dalzell, Dalziel, Daniell, Dashiell, Daniel, Darnell, Caldwell

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Where is the Dalyiell family from?

You can see how Dalyiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalyiell family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Dalyiell families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalyiell's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Dalyiell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Dalyiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalyiell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dalyiell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dalyiell. For the veterans among your Dalyiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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