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Dodderer Family History

Dodderer 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: Dotterer, Roederer, Dolder, Boedeker, Dorer, Domeier, Dobmeier

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Where is the Dodderer family from?

You can see how Dodderer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodderer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dodderer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Dodderer families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Dodderer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dodderer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodderer 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 Dodderer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dodderer. 50% of Dodderer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dodderer women worked as a Farm 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Dodderer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Dodderer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodderer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dodderer. 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 121 military records available for the last name Dodderer. For the veterans among your Dodderer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodderer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dodderer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dodderer in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dodderer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodderer 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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