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Domdson Family History

Domdson 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: Dodson, Goodson, Woodson, Dobson, Dowson, Dolson, Hodson, Tomson

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Where is the Domdson family from?

You can see how Domdson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domdson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Domdson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Domdson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Domdson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Domdson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domdson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Domdson. 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 Domdson. For the veterans among your Domdson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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