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Dody Family History

Dody 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, Body, Cody, Doby, Dady, Dory, Rody, Doda, Doty, Doddy

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Where is the Dody family from?

You can see how Dody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dody family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dody families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dody family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Dody's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Dody families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dody ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dody. 27% of Dody men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dody women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dody were Farming and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dody 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Dody. 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 212 military records available for the last name Dody. For the veterans among your Dody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dody lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dody in 1964 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

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