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Sod Family History

Sod 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: Son, Sok, So, Sol, Som, Rod, Soda, Sood, Soh, Tod

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Where is the Sod family from?

You can see how Sod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sod family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sod families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 15 Sod families living in Kinross. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sod's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Sod families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Sod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sod 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Sod. 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 48 military records available for the last name Sod. For the veterans among your Sod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sod lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Sod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sod in 1971 was 81, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sod 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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