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Sjoo Family History

Sjoo 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: Spoo, Joo, Soo, Son, Sok, So, Sol, Stoop, Job, Som

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Where is the Sjoo family from?

You can see how Sjoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjoo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sjoo families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sjoo's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sjoo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjoo 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 40 census records available for the last name Sjoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjoo 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Sjoo. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sjoo. For the veterans among your Sjoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjoo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Sjoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sjoo in 1970 was 80, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjoo 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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