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Dashiell Family History

Dashiell Surname Meaning

Altered form of a French surname reportedly de Chiel which is of unexplained etymology and virtually non-existing in France.

The name Dashiell was brought to North America via Scotland.

It is most common in MD.

Compare Dashield Deshiell and Deshields.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dashiell family from?

You can see how Dashiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dashiell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dashiell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dashiell families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dashiell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Dashiell families in 1891.
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What did your Dashiell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dashiell. 100% of Dashiell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dashiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dashiell 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Dashiell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Dashiell. For the veterans among your Dashiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dashiell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dashiell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dashiell in 1952 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dashiell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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