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Schodder Family History

Schodder 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: Schoeder, Schroeder, Schopper, Schilder, Schuder, Scholer, Schomer

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Where is the Schodder family from?

You can see how Schodder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schodder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schodder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schodder families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schodder's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schodder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schodder 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 97 census records available for the last name Schodder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schodder 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Schodder. 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 43 military records available for the last name Schodder. For the veterans among your Schodder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schodder lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Schodder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schodder in 1974 was 64, and 67 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schodder 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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