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Dodder Family History

Dodder 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: Dolder, Hodder, Dodier, Holder, Dormer, Dodd, Roder, Oder, Bodner

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Where is the Dodder family from?

You can see how Dodder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Dodder families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dodder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dodder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodder 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 Dodder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dodder. 50% of Dodder men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dodder women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dodder were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Dodder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dodder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodder 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Dodder. 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 159 military records available for the last name Dodder. For the veterans among your Dodder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dodder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dodder in 1963 was 68, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dodder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodder 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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