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Jodrell Family History

Jodrell Surname Meaning

see Jaundrill.

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


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Where is the Jodrell family from?

You can see how Jodrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodrell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Jodrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Jodrell families living in Derbyshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Jodrell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Jodrell families in 1891.
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What did your Jodrell 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 Jodrell. 100% of Jodrell men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Jodrell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Household Duties
    6%

What Jodrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jodrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodrell 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Jodrell. 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 133 military records available for the last name Jodrell. For the veterans among your Jodrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jodrell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Jodrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jodrell in 1962 was 61, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jodrell 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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