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Dod Family History

Dod Name Meaning

see Dodd .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Don, Dodd, Doe, Rod, Doi, Dow, Dowd, Dom, Do, Doda

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Where is the Dod family from?

You can see how Dod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Dod families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dod's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dod families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dod. 25% of Dod women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dod 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dod. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Dod. For the veterans among your Dod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dod lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dod in 1961 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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