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Jodson Family History

Jodson 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: Hodson, Jonson, Judson, Jodon, Dodson, Jobson, Jason, Goodson

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Where is the Jodson family from?

You can see how Jodson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jodson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Jodson families living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jodson's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Jodson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Jodson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jodson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jodson. For the veterans among your Jodson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jodson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jodson

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