Dodds Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dodds Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dodds family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 121
Agricultural Labourer 114
Coal Miner 72
Independent 70
Farmer 41
Male Servant 40
Labourer 38
Blacksmith 21
Joiner 20
Shoe Maker 18
Mason 16
Pitman 15
Dress Maker 12
Tailor 11
Collier 10
Gardener 8
Apprentice 7
Engineer 6
Grocer 6
Shipwright 6
Pauper 6
Independant 5
Inn Keeper 5
Clerk 5
Shoe Maker Journeyman 5

Dodds Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dodds 100% 34,770
2 Dods 80% 1,554
3 Dadds 80% 1,266
4 Doods 80% 389
5 Dudds 80% 263

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The surname Dodds is the most popular version of all its varients

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