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Dodgins Family History

Dodgins 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: Hodgins, Dockins, Dollins, Dopkins, Dolgin, Hodgkins, Coggins

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Where is the Dodgins family from?

You can see how Dodgins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodgins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodgins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dodgins families living in Durham. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dodgins's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dodgins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodgins 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 Dodgins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dodgins. 100% of Dodgins 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 665 census records available for the last name Dodgins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodgins 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dodgins. 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 123 military records available for the last name Dodgins. For the veterans among your Dodgins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodgins lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dodgins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dodgins in 1950 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodgins 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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