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Lodd Family History

Lodd 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: Lord, Codd, Dodd, Loud, Lodi, Todd, Ladd, Rodd, Podd, Loyd

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Where is the Lodd family from?

You can see how Lodd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lodd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lodd families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 112 Lodd families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Lodd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lodd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lodd 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 Lodd ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lodd. 69% of Lodd men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lodd women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lodd were Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Lodd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lodd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lodd 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lodd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 319 military records available for the last name Lodd. For the veterans among your Lodd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lodd lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1989, in the United States, Lodd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lodd in 1981 was 76, and 80 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lodd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lodd 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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