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Dodde Family History

Dodde 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: Dodd, Doede, Dodge, Dodds, Hodde, Doddy, Dore, Rode, Codd, Dove

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Where is the Dodde family from?

You can see how Dodde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dodde families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Dodde families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dodde's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dodde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodde 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 Dodde ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dodde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodde 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dodde. 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 254 military records available for the last name Dodde. For the veterans among your Dodde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodde lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Dodde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dodde in 1968 was 80, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dodde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodde 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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