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Shodder Family History

Shodder 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: Hodder, Holder, Soder, Shorter, Shedden, Schoeder, Hadder, Stodden

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Where is the Shodder family from?

You can see how Shodder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shodder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shodder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shodder families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shodder's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shodder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shodder 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 89 census records available for the last name Shodder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shodder 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shodder. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shodder. For the veterans among your Shodder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shodder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Shodder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shodder in 1965 was 58, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shodder 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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