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Dandleson Family History

Dandleson 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: Andreson, Anderson, Pendleton, Sandles, Duddleston, Angleton

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Where is the Dandleson family from?

You can see how Dandleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dandleson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Dandleson families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Dandleson families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Dandleson's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Dandleson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Dandleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dandleson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dandleson. 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 Dandleson. For the veterans among your Dandleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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