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Dodys Family History

Dodys 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: Dodds, Dods, Dodd, Rodes, Body, Rodis, Dobos, Lodes, Doris, Doles

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Where is the Dodys family from?

You can see how Dodys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodys family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodys families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dodys family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Dodys's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Dodys families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dodys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dodys. 100% of Dodys men worked as a Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Dodys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodys 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dodys. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dodys. For the veterans among your Dodys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodys lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Dodys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dodys in 1985 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodys 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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