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Dondell Family History

Dondell 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: Dowdell, Donnell, Rundell, Dowdall, Donnelly, Lindell, Odell, Bodell

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Where is the Dondell family from?

You can see how Dondell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dondell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dondell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dondell families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dondell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dondell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Dondell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dondell 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Dondell. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dondell. For the veterans among your Dondell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dondell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dondell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dondell

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