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Doodson Family History

Doodson Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Dodson. Compare Dootson.

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


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Where is the Doodson family from?

You can see how Doodson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doodson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Doodson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 191 Doodson families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Doodson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doodson families in 1891.
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What did your Doodson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doodson. 46% of Doodson men worked as a Railway Clerk and 77% of Doodson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doodson were General Labourer and Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • Railway Clerk
    46%
  • Cake Maker
    19%
  • Insurance Agent
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%

What Doodson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Doodson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doodson 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Doodson. 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 259 military records available for the last name Doodson. For the veterans among your Doodson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doodson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Doodson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Doodson in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 1999.

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