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Lodes Surname Meaning

English: topographic name for someone living by a path, road, or watercourse. Middle English lode (the usual form from Old English gelād; compare Lade).

It may also be a habitational name from any of several minor places called with this word.

For example, Load in Somerset or Lode in Cambridgeshire and Gloucestershire.

These place names reflect the geographical features associated with the term.

Overall, the name signifies a location linked to a specific route or waterway.

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


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You can see how Lodes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lodes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lodes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Lodes families living in Norfolk. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lodes's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Lodes families in 1891.
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What did your Lodes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lodes. 100% of Lodes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lodes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lodes 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Lodes. 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 796 military records available for the last name Lodes. For the veterans among your Lodes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lodes lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lodes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lodes in 1948 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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