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Dodrill Family History

Dodrill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dottrell a nickname from Middle English dott(e)rel ‘(a species of) plover’

which was considered a foolish bird that was easy to catch.

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


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Where is the Dodrill family from?

You can see how Dodrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodrill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodrill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dodrill families living in Essex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dodrill's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Dodrill families in 1891.
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What did your Dodrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dodrill. 36% of Dodrill men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Dodrill women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dodrill were Teacher and Laborer.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Teacher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dodrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodrill 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Dodrill. 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 702 military records available for the last name Dodrill. For the veterans among your Dodrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodrill lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dodrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dodrill in 1951 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

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