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Dugdale Family History

Dugdale Surname Meaning

English: habitational name perhaps from Dugdale near Uttoxeter Staffordshire now known as Dagdale from the Old English personal name or byname Ducca + Old English dæl or Old Norse dalr ‘valley’.

It may also be derived from a location that has not yet been identified.

The name suggests a connection to geographical features, particularly valleys.

Dugdale, located in the Staffordshire area, contributes to the possible origins of the name.

Alternatively, the name may reference a place near Clithero in Lancashire.

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


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Where is the Dugdale family from?

You can see how Dugdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dugdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dugdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,192 Dugdale families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Dugdale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dugdale families in 1891.
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What did your Dugdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dugdale. 11% of Dugdale men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Dugdale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dugdale were Dairy Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Dairy Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Dugdale. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dugdale. For the veterans among your Dugdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dugdale lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dugdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dugdale in 1957 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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