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Dignell Family History

Dignell 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: Bignell, Darnell, Tinnell, Di Nello, Wignall, Dibrell, Dixwell

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Where is the Dignell family from?

You can see how Dignell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dignell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Dignell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Dignell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dignell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dignell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Dignell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dignell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dignell. 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 Dignell. For the veterans among your Dignell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dignell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dignell

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