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Vodde Family History

Vodde 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: Hodde, Rode, Codd, Dodd, Lodge, Bode, Bonde, Goede, Verde, Nolde

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Where is the Vodde family from?

You can see how Vodde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vodde family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vodde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Vodde families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Vodde's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Vodde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vodde 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 Vodde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vodde. 50% of Vodde men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Vodde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Vodde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vodde 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Vodde. 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 58 military records available for the last name Vodde. For the veterans among your Vodde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vodde lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vodde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vodde in 1963 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vodde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vodde 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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