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Dodkin Family History

Dodkin Surname Meaning

Either a Middle English pet form of Dodd or an assimilated form of *Dodgkin a pet form of Roger.

Compare Dodd Dodge.

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


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Where is the Dodkin family from?

You can see how Dodkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dodkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Dodkin families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dodkin's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Dodkin families in 1891.
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What did your Dodkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dodkin. 25% of Dodkin men worked as a Labourer and 79% of Dodkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dodkin were Farm Foreman and Housewife.

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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

  • Labourer
    25%
  • Wood Machinist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dodkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodkin 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Dodkin. 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 136 military records available for the last name Dodkin. For the veterans among your Dodkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodkin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Dodkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dodkin in 1961 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

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