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Dongwill Family History

Dongwill 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: Longwell, Dingwall, Conwill, Dingwell, Coghill, Cowgill, Bonwell

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Where is the Dongwill family from?

You can see how Dongwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dongwill family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Dongwill family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dongwill's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dongwill families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dongwill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Dongwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dongwill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dongwill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dongwill. For the veterans among your Dongwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dongwill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dongwill 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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