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Dannady Family History

Dannady 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: Kannady, Cannady, Danna, Kanady, Donnay, Hannay, Cannada, Dandy

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Where is the Dannady family from?

You can see how Dannady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannady family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dannady family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dannady's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dannady families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Dannady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannady 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dannady. 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 Dannady. For the veterans among your Dannady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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