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Dods Family History

Dods Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Dodds.

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


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Where is the Dods family from?

You can see how Dods families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dods family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dods families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 44 Dods families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dods's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dods families in 1891.
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What did your Dods ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dods. 100% of Dods men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Dods 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%

What Dods family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Dods. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dods 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dods. 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 922 military records available for the last name Dods. For the veterans among your Dods ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dods lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dods life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dods in 1959 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dods 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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