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Dugden Family History

Dugden 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: Sugden, Duden, Durden, Burden, Gulden, Ruden, Dundon, Dudek, Budden

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Where is the Dugden family from?

You can see how Dugden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dugden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Dugden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dugden families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dugden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dugden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Dugden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dugden 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dugden. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dugden. For the veterans among your Dugden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dugden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dugden 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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