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Doddles Family History

Doddles 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: Doles, Diddle, Dodds, Dowdle, Riddles, Dodd, Toles, Rodes, Dole

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Where is the Doddles family from?

You can see how Doddles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doddles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Doddles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Doddles families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Doddles's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Doddles families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Doddles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doddles 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Doddles. 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 8 military records available for the last name Doddles. For the veterans among your Doddles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doddles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Doddles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Doddles in 1971 was 90, and 77 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doddles 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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