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Dodges Family History

Dodges 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: Dodge, Dodgen, Donges, Hodges, Rodes, Lodge, Borges, Gorges, Lodes

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Where is the Dodges family from?

You can see how Dodges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dodges family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dodges's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dodges families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dodges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dodges. 25% of Dodges men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Engineer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
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Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Dodges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodges 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dodges. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dodges. For the veterans among your Dodges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodges lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Dodges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dodges in 1968 was 76, and 100 in 1999.

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