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Jodd Family History

Jodd 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: Codd, Dodd, Todd, Judd, Rodd, Podd, John, Lord, Bond, Hood

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Where is the Jodd family from?

You can see how Jodd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jodd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Jodd families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Jodd's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jodd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jodd 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 Jodd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jodd. 100% of Jodd men worked as a Retired and 85% of Jodd 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

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

What Jodd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Jodd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodd 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Jodd. 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 81 military records available for the last name Jodd. For the veterans among your Jodd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jodd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Jodd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jodd in 1964 was 65, and 78 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jodd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jodd 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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