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Dodridge Family History

Dodridge Surname Meaning

see Duddridge.

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


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Where is the Dodridge family from?

You can see how Dodridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 103 Dodridge families living in Devon. This was about 84% of all the recorded Dodridge's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dodridge families in 1891.
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What did your Dodridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dodridge. 100% of Dodridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dodridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodridge 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Dodridge. 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 458 military records available for the last name Dodridge. For the veterans among your Dodridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodridge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dodridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dodridge in 1963 was 62, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodridge 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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