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Doddson Family History

Doddson 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: Dodgson, Dodson, Goodson, Woodson, Dodds, Dobson, Dowson, Dolson

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Where is the Doddson family from?

You can see how Doddson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doddson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doddson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Doddson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Doddson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Doddson families in 1871.
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What did your Doddson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doddson. 50% of Doddson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Doddson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doddson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Doddson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Doddson. For the veterans among your Doddson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doddson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Doddson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Doddson in 1980 was 72, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doddson 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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