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Dodo Family History

Dodo 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, Bodo, Doro, Dedo, Hodo, Doda, Dodt, Dods, Dado, Doto

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Where is the Dodo family from?

You can see how Dodo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dodo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dodo families living in California. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dodo's in USA. California had the highest population of Dodo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dodo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dodo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Dodo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodo 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Dodo. 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 207 military records available for the last name Dodo. For the veterans among your Dodo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Dodo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dodo in 1961 was 60, and 93 in 2003.

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