Doodson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Doodson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Doodson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 35
Coal Miner 15
Cotton Weaver 11
Cotton Winder 8
General Labourer 7
Cotton Mill Operator 4
Blacksmith 3
Living On Her Own Means 3
Gardener 2
Confectioner 2
Boiler Maker 2
Bricklayer 2
Carter 2
Cotton Operaters Winder 2
Cotton Operative 2
Cotton Velvet Weaver 2
Dress Maker 2
Felt Hat Trimmer 2
Joiner 2
Labourer 2
Laundress 2
Living On Own Means 2
Hawker 2
Domestic Servant 2
Cotton Mill Rover 1

Doodson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Addison 43% 24,563
2 Dodson 86% 17,062
3 Eddison 43% 3,220
4 Dadson 71% 2,948
5 Doodson 100% 2,120
6 Dudson 71% 1,650
7 Iddison 43% 390
8 Addeson 43% 207
9 Iddeson 43% 154
10 Addson 57% 140
11 Dedson 71% 107

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The surname Doodson is the 5th most popular variant of Addison.

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