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Dodez Family History

Dodez 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: Dore, Rode, Boden, Dove, Dodd, Rodes, Roder, Oder, Dole, Bode

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Where is the Dodez family from?

You can see how Dodez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dodez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dodez families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dodez's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dodez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodez 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 Dodez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dodez. 37% of Dodez 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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Dodez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Dodez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodez 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Dodez. 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 144 military records available for the last name Dodez. For the veterans among your Dodez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodez lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Dodez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dodez in 1970 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dodez

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodez 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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