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Vodry Family History

Vodry 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: Body, Dobry, Ory, Lory, Mory, Vohra, Noury, Cody, Andry, Ivory

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Where is the Vodry family from?

You can see how Vodry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vodry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vodry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vodry family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vodry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vodry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vodry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vodry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vodry. 60% of Vodry men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Vodry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Vodry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vodry 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vodry. 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 82 military records available for the last name Vodry. For the veterans among your Vodry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vodry lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Vodry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vodry in 1954 was 51, and 76 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vodry 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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