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Dodgeon Family History

Dodgeon Surname Meaning

see Dudgeon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dodgeon family from?

You can see how Dodgeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodgeon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dodgeon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Dodgeon families living in Lancashire. This was about 98% of all the recorded Dodgeon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dodgeon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodgeon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dodgeon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dodgeon. 76% of Dodgeon 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
    76%
  • Cotton Weaver
    24%

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Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Dodgeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodgeon 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Dodgeon. 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 64 military records available for the last name Dodgeon. For the veterans among your Dodgeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodgeon lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Dodgeon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dodgeon in 1984 was 90, and 103 in 1994.

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