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Vodder Family History

Vodder 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: Hodder, Vedder, Holder, Roder, Oder, Bodner, Moder, Loder, Coder

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Where is the Vodder family from?

You can see how Vodder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vodder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vodder families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Vodder families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vodder's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Vodder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vodder 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 Vodder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vodder. 100% of Vodder men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vodder women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Vodder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Vodder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vodder 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Vodder. 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 50 military records available for the last name Vodder. For the veterans among your Vodder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vodder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Vodder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vodder in 1970 was 90, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vodder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vodder 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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