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Dazell Family History

Dazell Name 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: Dalzell, Yazell, Hazell, Dezell, Hazel, Darnell, Dell, Lasell, Ezell

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Where is the Dazell family from?

You can see how Dazell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dazell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dazell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dazell families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dazell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dazell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dazell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dazell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dazell. 50% of Dazell men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Dazell women worked as a Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Dazell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Dazell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dazell 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Dazell. 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 96 military records available for the last name Dazell. For the veterans among your Dazell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dazell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dazell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dazell in 1969 was 64, and 55 in 2003.

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