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Sodon Family History

Sodon 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: Soden, Solon, Sobon, Jodon, Soon, Son, Gordon, Simon, Don, Boden

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Where is the Sodon family from?

You can see how Sodon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sodon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Sodon family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sodon's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Sodon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodon 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 Sodon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sodon. 25% of Sodon men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sodon women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Maintenance
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sodon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Sodon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodon 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Sodon. 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 127 military records available for the last name Sodon. For the veterans among your Sodon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Sodon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sodon in 1964 was 72, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodon 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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