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Doddrell Family History

Doddrell Surname Meaning

from Middle English dotterel dottrel ‘a species of plover; a silly person’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Doddrell family from?

You can see how Doddrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doddrell family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Doddrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Doddrell families living in Dorset. This was about 21% of all the recorded Doddrell's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Doddrell families in 1891.
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What did your Doddrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doddrell. 92% of Doddrell 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
    92%
  • Draper (joint)
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Doddrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doddrell 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Doddrell. 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 311 military records available for the last name Doddrell. For the veterans among your Doddrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doddrell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Doddrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Doddrell in 1976 was 28, and 94 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doddrell 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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