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Dodelin Family History

Dodelin 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: Doolin, Dolin, Modlin, Daudelin, Donelan, Copelin, Delin, Doublin

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Where is the Dodelin family from?

You can see how Dodelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodelin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dodelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dodelin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dodelin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dodelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodelin 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 Dodelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrical Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dodelin. 50% of Dodelin men worked as an Electrical Engineer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electrical Engineer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Dodelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodelin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dodelin. 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 81 military records available for the last name Dodelin. For the veterans among your Dodelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodelin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dodelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dodelin in 1965 was 66, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dodelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodelin 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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