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Sodowsky Family History

Sodowsky 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: Sadowsky, Sadowski, Podolsky, Borowsky, Sokolsky, Sadosky, Borowski

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Where is the Sodowsky family from?

You can see how Sodowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodowsky family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sodowsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sodowsky families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sodowsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sodowsky families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodowsky 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 Sodowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sodowsky. 32% of Sodowsky men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sodowsky women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sodowsky were Miner and 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sodowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Sodowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodowsky 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Sodowsky. 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 94 military records available for the last name Sodowsky. For the veterans among your Sodowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodowsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sodowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sodowsky in 1968 was 92, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodowsky 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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