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Sodano Family History

Sodano Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: nickname or ethnic name from Arabic sawdān ‘black Negro’. nickname from Old Sicilian sudanu ‘sultan’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sodano family from?

You can see how Sodano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sodano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sodano family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sodano's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sodano families in 1891.
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What did your Sodano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sodano. 60% of Sodano men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Sodano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sodano were Presser and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Musician
    6%
  • Presser
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Sodano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Sodano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodano 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Sodano. 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 508 military records available for the last name Sodano. For the veterans among your Sodano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodano lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sodano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sodano in 1956 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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