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Sodel Family History

Sodel 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: Godel, Sobel, Model, Soden, Soder, Sorel, Sidel, Hodel, Borel, Sol

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Where is the Sodel family from?

You can see how Sodel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sodel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sodel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sodel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sodel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodel 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 160 census records available for the last name Sodel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodel 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sodel. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sodel. For the veterans among your Sodel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sodel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sodel in 1966 was 73, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodel 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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