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Lodger Family History

Lodger 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: Lodge, Ledger, Loder, Rodger, Loge, Roder, Oder, Bodner, Looper

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Where is the Lodger family from?

You can see how Lodger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lodger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lodger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 20 Lodger families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lodger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lodger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lodger 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 Lodger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lodger. 100% of Lodger 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%

What Lodger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lodger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lodger 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Lodger. 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 95 military records available for the last name Lodger. For the veterans among your Lodger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lodger lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Lodger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lodger in 1980 was 79, and 90 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lodger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lodger 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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