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Sodja Family History

Sodja 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: Soda, Soja, Sada, Boda, Oda, Toda, Seda, Goda, Roda, Soden

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Where is the Sodja family from?

You can see how Sodja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sodja family living in Montana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sodja's in USA. Montana and 2 other states had the highest population of Sodja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodja 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 Sodja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sodja. 50% of Sodja men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Sodja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Sodja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodja 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Sodja. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sodja. For the veterans among your Sodja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodja lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sodja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sodja in 1963 was 66, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sodja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodja 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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