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Dugwell Family History

Dugwell Name 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: Dunwell, Tugwell, Bagwell, Burwell, Doswell, Dupell, Duell, Durell

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Where is the Dugwell family from?

You can see how Dugwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dugwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Dugwell families living in Kent. This was about 53% of all the recorded Dugwell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dugwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dugwell 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 Dugwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dugwell. 100% of Dugwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Dugwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dugwell 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Dugwell. 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 700 military records available for the last name Dugwell. For the veterans among your Dugwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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