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Dogget Family History

Dogget 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: Doggett, Douget, Digges, Dugger, Cogger, Rogge, Sogge, Dodge, Doucet

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Where is the Dogget family from?

You can see how Dogget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dogget family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dogget families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dogget families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dogget's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Dogget families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dogget 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 Dogget ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dogget. 100% of Dogget 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dogget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dogget 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Dogget. 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 178 military records available for the last name Dogget. For the veterans among your Dogget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dogget lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Dogget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dogget in 1988 was 36, and 18 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dogget

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dogget 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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