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Dannilson Family History

Dannilson 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: Danielson, Dennison, Danison, Davidson, Kinnison, Denniston, Denison

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Where is the Dannilson family from?

You can see how Dannilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannilson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dannilson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dannilson family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dannilson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dannilson families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Dannilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannilson 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 Dannilson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dannilson. For the veterans among your Dannilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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