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Dodes Family History

Dodes Surname Meaning

see Dodds.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Dodes family from?

You can see how Dodes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dodes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Dodes families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dodes's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Dodes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dodes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dodes. 100% of Dodes 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Dodes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodes 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Dodes. 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 178 military records available for the last name Dodes. For the veterans among your Dodes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dodes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dodes in 1964 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

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