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Dodman Family History

Dodman Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Dudeman (Old English Dudemann first element of uncertain origin).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dodman family from?

You can see how Dodman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 152 Dodman families living in Norfolk. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dodman's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Dodman families in 1891.
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What did your Dodman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dodman. 17% of Dodman men worked as a Bricklayer and 82% of Dodman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dodman were Incapacitated 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

  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Chimney Sweep
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Dodman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dodman. 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 497 military records available for the last name Dodman. For the veterans among your Dodman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dodman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dodman in 1964 was 77, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodman 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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