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Dugdell Family History

Dugdell 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: Rundell, Dugdale, Aduddell, Rudell, Mundell, Dupell, Sundell, Nudell

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Where is the Dugdell family from?

You can see how Dugdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dugdell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dugdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dugdell families living in Suffolk. This was about 54% of all the recorded Dugdell's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Dugdell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dugdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dugdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dugdell. 60% of Dugdell women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    40%

What Dugdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Dugdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dugdell 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Dugdell. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dugdell. For the veterans among your Dugdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dugdell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Dugdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dugdell in 1976 was 86, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dugdell 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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