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Dodda Family History

Dodda Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dodd, Dodds, Doda, Rodda, Doddy, Dowda, Boda, Codd, Oda, Toda

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Where is the Dodda family from?

You can see how Dodda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dodda families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Dodda families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dodda's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dodda families in 1880.
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What did your Dodda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dodda. 100% of Dodda women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Dodda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodda 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dodda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Dodda. For the veterans among your Dodda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodda lifespan?

Average Dodda life expectancy in 2001 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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