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Sodan Family History

Sodan 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: Soden, Soman, Solan, Soda, Sodano, Soldan, Son, Shan, Bogdan, Mohan

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Where is the Sodan family from?

You can see how Sodan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sodan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sodan family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sodan's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Sodan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sodan ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Sodan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Sodan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodan 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Sodan. 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 361 military records available for the last name Sodan. For the veterans among your Sodan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Sodan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sodan in 1961 was 52, and 47 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sodan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodan 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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