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Jodoin Family History

Jodoin Surname Meaning

French: variant of Jaudoin a derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Gaudwin a compound of the elements gaut an ethnic name meaning ‘Goth’ or ‘Geat’ (see Goss) and wini ‘friend’.

The surname Jodoin is no longer found in France.

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


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Where is the Jodoin family from?

You can see how Jodoin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodoin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jodoin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 844 Jodoin families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Jodoin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jodoin families in 1911.
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What did your Jodoin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Religieuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jodoin. 34% of Jodoin men worked as a Cultivateur and 23% of Jodoin women worked as a Religieuse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jodoin were Fils De Cultivateur and Couturire.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Labourer
    5%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Religieuse
    23%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Revenue
    15%
  • Couturire
    15%

What Jodoin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Jodoin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodoin 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Jodoin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jodoin. For the veterans among your Jodoin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jodoin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Jodoin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jodoin in 1953 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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