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Dublin Family History

Dublin Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): apparently a habitational name referring to Dublin, the capital of Ireland,

but if so it would have been adopted outside Ireland since placenames were not normally used as surnames in Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dublin family from?

You can see how Dublin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dublin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dublin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Dublin families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dublin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dublin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dublin 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 Dublin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dublin. 100% of Dublin 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Dublin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dublin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dublin. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Dublin. For the veterans among your Dublin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dublin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dublin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dublin in 1954 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dublin 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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