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Jodin Family History

Jodin 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: Bodin, Godin, Jodoin, Modin, Jadin, Rodin, Jolin, Sjodin, Jodon

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Where is the Jodin family from?

You can see how Jodin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jodin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Jodin families living in Connecticut. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jodin's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Jodin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jodin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jodin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jodin. 50% of Jodin 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%
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What Jodin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Jodin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodin 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Jodin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jodin. For the veterans among your Jodin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jodin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Jodin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jodin in 1965 was 71, and 85 in 1992.

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