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Dodge Family History

Dodge Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Dodge a pet form of Roger rhymed with Rodge and Hodge.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dodge family from?

You can see how Dodge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 257 Dodge families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dodge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dodge families in 1891.
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What did your Dodge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dodge. 8% of Dodge men worked as a Builders Labourer and 76% of Dodge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dodge were Licensed Victualler and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    6%
  • Police Constable
    6%
  • Licensed Victualler
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 197,000 census records available for the last name Dodge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodge 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Dodge. 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 62,000 military records available for the last name Dodge. For the veterans among your Dodge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodge lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Dodge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dodge in 1943 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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