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Dodley Family History

Dodley 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: Dudley, Bodley, Godley, Dooley, Dolley, Donley, Dowley, Pooley

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Where is the Dodley family from?

You can see how Dodley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dodley family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dodley's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dodley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodley 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 Dodley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dodley. 100% of Dodley 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 602 census records available for the last name Dodley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodley 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Dodley. 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 130 military records available for the last name Dodley. For the veterans among your Dodley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Dodley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dodley in 1975 was 91, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodley 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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