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Sodey Family History

Sodey Surname Meaning

see Soady.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Sodey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sodey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sodey families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sodey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sodey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Sodey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodey 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sodey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sodey. For the veterans among your Sodey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Sodey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sodey in 1966 was 73, and 74 in 1994.

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