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Dignel Family History

Dignel 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: Eigner, Distel, Vignes, Diener, Igel, Dignam, Digges, Dagel, Disney

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Where is the Dignel family from?

You can see how Dignel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dignel family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Dignel families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dignel's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Dignel families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Dignel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dignel 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 Dignel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dignel. For the veterans among your Dignel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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