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Doddy Family History

Doddy Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Duddy.

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


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Where is the Doddy family from?

You can see how Doddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Doddy families living in Alberta. This was about 43% of all the recorded Doddy's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Doddy families in 1911.
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What did your Doddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doddy. 27% of Doddy men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Doddy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doddy were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Doddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doddy 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Doddy. 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 439 military records available for the last name Doddy. For the veterans among your Doddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doddy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Doddy in 1963 was 74, and 59 in 2004.

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