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Sodemann Family History

Sodemann 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: Rosemann, Rodeman, Demann, Seemann, Soderman, Logemann, Ludemann

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Where is the Sodemann family from?

You can see how Sodemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sodemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Sodemann families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sodemann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sodemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodemann 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 Sodemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sodemann. 34% of Sodemann men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Sodemann women worked as a 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

  • Merchant
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Sodemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sodemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodemann 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Sodemann. 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 156 military records available for the last name Sodemann. For the veterans among your Sodemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodemann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sodemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sodemann in 1960 was 49, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sodemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodemann 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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