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Doddey Family History

Doddey 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: Dowdey, Roddey, Doddy, Dolney, Dodd, Downey, Dorney, Dudley, Rodney

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Where is the Doddey family from?

You can see how Doddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doddey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Doddey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Doddey families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Doddey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doddey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Doddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doddey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Doddey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Doddey. For the veterans among your Doddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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