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Jode Family History

Jode 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: Rode, Jude, Jobe, Bode, Ode, Jorde, Jose, Fode, Joe, Jone

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Where is the Jode family from?

You can see how Jode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jode family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jode families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Jode families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jode's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jode families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jode 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 Jode 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 Jode. 43% of Jode men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Jode women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jode were Poultry Farmer and Hairdresser (master).

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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
    43%
  • Leather Handbag Cutter
    29%
  • Poultry Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Hairdresser (master)
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jode 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Jode. 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 64 military records available for the last name Jode. For the veterans among your Jode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jode lifespan?

Average Jode life expectancy in 1974 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jode 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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