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Dodgion Family History

Dodgion 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, Dudgeon, Dorion, Dolgin, Hodgin, Dodgen, Hodgson, Goodgion

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Where is the Dodgion family from?

You can see how Dodgion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodgion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodgion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dodgion families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dodgion's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dodgion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodgion 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 Dodgion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dodgion. 45% of Dodgion 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
    45%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Dodgion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Dodgion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodgion 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dodgion. 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 255 military records available for the last name Dodgion. For the veterans among your Dodgion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodgion lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Dodgion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dodgion in 1945 was 39, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodgion 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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