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Dogger Family History

Dogger 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: Dugger, Cogger, Dormer, Egger, Jagger, Bolger, Doster, Dover, Roger

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Where is the Dogger family from?

You can see how Dogger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dogger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dogger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Dogger families living in Worcestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dogger's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Dogger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dogger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dogger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dogger. 46% of Dogger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dogger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Plumber
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dogger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dogger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dogger 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Dogger. 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 150 military records available for the last name Dogger. For the veterans among your Dogger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dogger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dogger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dogger in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dogger 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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