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Dog Family History

Dog 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: Don, Dong, Doe, Rog, Doi, Dow, Dom, Doig, Do, Doo

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Where is the Dog family from?

You can see how Dog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dog family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dog families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dog families living in South Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dog's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Dog families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dog surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dog. 100% of Dog men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Dog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dog 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Dog. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Dog. For the veterans among your Dog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dog lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1969, in the United States, Dog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dog in 1964 was 65, and 65 in 1969.

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