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Dogwill Family History

Dogwill 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: Coghill, Cogbill, Doswell, Dodrill, Dowell, Cogdill, Conwill, Colwill

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Where is the Dogwill family from?

You can see how Dogwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dogwill family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Dogwill families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dogwill's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dogwill families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dogwill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Dogwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dogwill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dogwill. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dogwill. For the veterans among your Dogwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dogwill lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Dogwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dogwill in 1985 was 50, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dogwill 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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