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Dofson Family History

Dofson 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: Dobson, Dowson, Dolson, Donson, Dotson, Dopson, Dodson, Posson

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Where is the Dofson family from?

You can see how Dofson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dofson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dofson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dofson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dofson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dofson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Dofson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dofson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dofson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dofson. For the veterans among your Dofson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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