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Origins of the Dugdale surname

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Where do most Dugdales live?

In 1921, most Dugdales lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Dugdales

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 20,400 records for the Dugdale surname. The oldest one dates back to 1377.

Who were Dugdales most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Dugdale first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Dugdales

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Dugdales in 1921
Cotton Weaver

368

Weaver Cotton

84

Weaver

71

Cotton Winder

68

Dressmaker

61

Common Male occupations for Dugdales in 1921
Cotton Weaver

211

Farmer

87

General Labourer

80

Agricultural Labourer

75

Weaver Cotton

66

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