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Dovdson Family History

Dovdson 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: Dodson, Goodson, Davidson, Oveson, Woodson, Dobson, Dowson, Dolson

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Where is the Dovdson family from?

You can see how Dovdson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovdson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dovdson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dovdson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovdson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dovdson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Dovdson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovdson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dovdson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dovdson. For the veterans among your Dovdson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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