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Vodrey Family History

Vodrey 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: Jodrey, Cowdrey, Godfrey, Audrey, Rodney, Bodley, Ardrey, Mourey

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Where is the Vodrey family from?

You can see how Vodrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vodrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vodrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Vodrey families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vodrey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Vodrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vodrey 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 Vodrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vodrey. 100% of Vodrey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Vodrey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vodrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Vodrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vodrey 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Vodrey. 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 108 military records available for the last name Vodrey. For the veterans among your Vodrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vodrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vodrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vodrey in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vodrey 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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