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Jody Family History

Jody 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: Body, Cody, Joy, Rody, Judy, Jory, Zody, Mody, Joly, Jowdy

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Where is the Jody family from?

You can see how Jody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jody family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jody families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jody families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jody's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jody families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jody 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 Jody ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jody. 34% of Jody men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jody women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jody were Draftsman and Weaver.

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Draftsman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Jody family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Jody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jody 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Jody. 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 83 military records available for the last name Jody. For the veterans among your Jody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jody lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jody in 1968 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jody

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jody 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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