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Danyell Family History

Danyell 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: Daniell, Daniel, Mansell, Dalzell, Darnell, Ansell, Antell, Sandell

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Where is the Danyell family from?

You can see how Danyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danyell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Danyell family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Danyell's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Danyell families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Danyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danyell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Danyell. 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 Danyell. For the veterans among your Danyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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