This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dodar family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dodar Family History

Dodar 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: Doda, Doar, Godar, Dodaro, Donat, Omar, Boda, Dollar, Dear, Dodd

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dodar family from?

You can see how Dodar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dodar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dodar family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dodar's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Dodar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dodar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dodar. 100% of Dodar men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Dodar | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dodar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Dodar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dodar

Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Dodar. 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.

View all Dodar immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Dodar. For the veterans among your Dodar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dodar military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dodar family history

Discover More

What is the average Dodar lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Dodar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dodar in 1994 was 85, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dodar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodar 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dodar family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial