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Jodry Family History

Jodry Surname Meaning

French (mainly Doubs):: perhaps from a diminutive of the Alsatian personal name Joder, a regional short form of Theodor (see Theodore).

Alternatively, perhaps a variant of Gaudry.

Compare Jodrey and Joudrey.

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


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Where is the Jodry family from?

You can see how Jodry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jodry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Jodry families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jodry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jodry families in 1891.
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What did your Jodry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jodry. 29% of Jodry men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jodry women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jodry were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Jodry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jodry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodry 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Jodry. 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 135 military records available for the last name Jodry. For the veterans among your Jodry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jodry lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jodry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Jodry in 1967 was 95, and 78 in 2003.

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