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Dodg Family History

Dodg 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: Dong, Dodd, Dodge, Doig, Doda, Dodt, Dods, Song, Rong, Tong

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Where is the Dodg family from?

You can see how Dodg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Dodg families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dodg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dodg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Dodg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodg 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dodg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dodg. For the veterans among your Dodg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodg lifespan?

Average Dodg life expectancy in 2001 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodg 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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