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Dodrick Family History

Dodrick 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: Dedrick, Dobrick, Rodrick, Durick, Roderick, Derrick, Dudick, Orrick

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Where is the Dodrick family from?

You can see how Dodrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodrick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dodrick families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Dodrick family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dodrick's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Dodrick families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Dodrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodrick 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dodrick. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dodrick. For the veterans among your Dodrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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