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Doodsen Family History

Doodsen 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: Goodson, Dowden, Woodson, Doose, Goossen, Dolsen, Gooden, Goosen

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Where is the Doodsen family from?

You can see how Doodsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doodsen family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Doodsen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doodsen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Doodsen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Doodsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doodsen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Doodsen. 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 Doodsen. For the veterans among your Doodsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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