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Yodder Family History

Yodder 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: Yoder, Hodder, Holder, Roder, Oder, Bodner, Moder, Loder, Coder

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Where is the Yodder family from?

You can see how Yodder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yodder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yodder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 23 Yodder families living in Ohio. This was about 96% of all the recorded Yodder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yodder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yodder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Yodder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yodder 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yodder. 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 41 military records available for the last name Yodder. For the veterans among your Yodder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yodder lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Yodder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yodder in 1973 was 67, and 88 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yodder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yodder 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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