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Jodway Family History

Jodway Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Jodoin.

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


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Where is the Jodway family from?

You can see how Jodway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodway family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jodway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Jodway families living in British Columbia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jodway's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jodway families in 1911.
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What did your Jodway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jodway. 50% of Jodway men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Meat Cutter
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Jodway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Jodway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodway 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Jodway. 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 131 military records available for the last name Jodway. For the veterans among your Jodway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jodway lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Jodway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jodway in 1957 was 44, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jodway 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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