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Doidge Name Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): probably a variant of Dodge .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dodge, Bodge, Davidge, Dodgen, Fridge, Drudge, Hodge, Dowdle, Bodie

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Where is the Doidge family from?

You can see how Doidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doidge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 17 Doidge families living in Iowa. This was about 52% of all the recorded Doidge's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Doidge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doidge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doidge. 34% of Doidge men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Doidge women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doidge were Inspector and Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Inspector
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doidge. 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 Doidge. For the veterans among your Doidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doidge lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Doidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Doidge in 1959 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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