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Dogin Family History

Dogin 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: Dolin, Bogin, Dorin, Domin, Rogin, Dobin, Dolgin, Dogan, Don, Drain

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Where is the Dogin family from?

You can see how Dogin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dogin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dogin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Dogin families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Dogin's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dogin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dogin 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 Dogin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and O were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dogin. 43% of Dogin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dogin women worked as an O.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • O
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Dogin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dogin 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Dogin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Dogin. For the veterans among your Dogin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dogin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dogin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dogin in 1962 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dogin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dogin 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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