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Dungavell Family History

Dungavell 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: Dunwell, Dunnell, Dingwell, Dunlavey, Rundell, Gunnell, Longwell

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Where is the Dungavell family from?

You can see how Dungavell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dungavell family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Dungavell families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Dungavell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dungavell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dungavell families in 1871.
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  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Dungavell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dungavell 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Dungavell. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dungavell. For the veterans among your Dungavell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dungavell 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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