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Dodsley Family History

Dodsley Surname Meaning

probably from Dods Leigh (Staffs) recorded as Dadesleia in the early 12th century.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dodsley family from?

You can see how Dodsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dodsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Dodsley families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dodsley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Dodsley families in 1891.
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What did your Dodsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dodsley. 30% of Dodsley men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Dodsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dodsley were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Builder decorator
    10%
  • Dock Labourer
    10%
  • Retired
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Dodsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dodsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodsley 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Dodsley. 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 183 military records available for the last name Dodsley. For the veterans among your Dodsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodsley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Dodsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dodsley in 1970 was 60, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodsley 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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