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Jodrey Family History

Jodrey Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Jodry.

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


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Where is the Jodrey family from?

You can see how Jodrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jodrey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 282 Jodrey families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jodrey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jodrey families in 1911.
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What did your Jodrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jodrey. 49% of Jodrey men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Jodrey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jodrey were Farmers Son and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmers Son
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Domestic
    16%
  • Income
    16%
  • Servant
    16%

What Jodrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jodrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodrey 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Jodrey. 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 319 military records available for the last name Jodrey. For the veterans among your Jodrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jodrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jodrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jodrey in 1965 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jodrey 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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