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Sodman Family History

Sodman 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: Bodman, Todman, Soman, Sudman, Sidman, Rodman, Godman, Norman, Bowman

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Where is the Sodman family from?

You can see how Sodman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sodman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sodman families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sodman's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Sodman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodman 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 Sodman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sodman. 100% of Sodman men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Sodman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Sodman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sodman. 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 Sodman. For the veterans among your Sodman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sodman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sodman in 1967 was 66, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sodman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodman 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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