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Dangell Family History

Dangell 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: Angell, Dangel, Daniell, Langell, Daniel, Mansell, Dalzell, Angel

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Where is the Dangell family from?

You can see how Dangell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dangell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Dangell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Dangell families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dangell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dangell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dangell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dangell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dangell. 100% of Dangell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Dangell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Dangell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dangell 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Dangell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Dangell. For the veterans among your Dangell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dangell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dangell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dangell in 1964 was 85, and 81 in 2001.

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