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Doidge Family History

Doidge Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): probably a variant of Dodge.

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


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Where is the Doidge family from?

You can see how Doidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doidge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 507 Doidge families living in Devon. This was about 54% of all the recorded Doidge's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Doidge families in 1891.
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What did your Doidge 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 Doidge. 10% of Doidge men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Doidge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doidge were Carpenter and Incapacitated.

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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
    10%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Doidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doidge 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 Doidge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doidge. For the veterans among your Doidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doidge lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Doidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Doidge in 1959 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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