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Vodden Family History

Vodden Surname Meaning

see Voden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vodden family from?

You can see how Vodden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vodden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vodden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 140 Vodden families living in Devon. This was about 59% of all the recorded Vodden's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Vodden families in 1891.
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What did your Vodden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vodden. 25% of Vodden men worked as a Postman and 94% of Vodden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vodden were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Postman
    25%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    25%
  • Journeyman Baker
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vodden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vodden 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Vodden. 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 338 military records available for the last name Vodden. For the veterans among your Vodden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vodden lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Vodden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vodden in 1956 was 36, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vodden 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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