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Doda Family History

Doda Surname Meaning

Polish: probably a nickname from the dialect word dodek ‘grandfather’. Italian: from the old personal name Doda from ancient Germanic Dodo a short form of compound names based on the element dod (see Dodier).

Albanian: from the personal name Dodë (definite form Doda) an old vernacular short form of Domenik (see Dominick).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doda family from?

You can see how Doda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Doda families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doda's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doda families in 1911.
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What did your Doda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doda. 30% of Doda men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Doda women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doda were Foreman and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Helper
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Doda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doda 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Doda. 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 434 military records available for the last name Doda. For the veterans among your Doda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doda lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Doda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Doda in 1954 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doda 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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