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Shodell Family History

Shodell Surname 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: Showell, Hodell, Odell, Howell, Bodell, Shortell, Shadwell, Shell

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Where is the Shodell family from?

You can see how Shodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shodell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shodell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shodell family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Shodell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shodell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shodell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Shodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shodell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shodell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Shodell. For the veterans among your Shodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shodell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Shodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shodell in 1966 was 87, and 77 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shodell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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