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Dobdson Family History

Dobdson 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: Dobson, Dodson, Goodson, Woodson, Hobson, Dowson, Dolson, Robson

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Where is the Dobdson family from?

You can see how Dobdson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobdson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Dobdson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Dobdson family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobdson's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Dobdson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Dobdson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobdson 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 Dobdson. 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 Dobdson. For the veterans among your Dobdson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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