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Sodal Family History

Sodal 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: Soda, Sokal, Nodal, Sada, Boda, Sol, Oda, Toda, Seda, Solar

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What did your Sodal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sodal. 100% of Sodal men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Sodal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodal 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Sodal. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sodal. For the veterans among your Sodal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Sodal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sodal in 1974 was 62, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodal 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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