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Dodell Family History

Dodell 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: Odell, Bodell, Dovell, Rodell, Doell, Dowell, Dowdell, Hodell, Modell

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Where is the Dodell family from?

You can see how Dodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dodell family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dodell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dodell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodell 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 Dodell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dodell. 34% of Dodell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Dodell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Dodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodell 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Dodell. 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 72 military records available for the last name Dodell. For the veterans among your Dodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dodell in 1963 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dodell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodell 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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