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Shodean Family History

Shodean 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: Spoden, Soden, Shean, Shoda, Showen, Showman, Shovan, Shoen, Rhoden

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Where is the Shodean family from?

You can see how Shodean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shodean family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shodean family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Shodean's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Shodean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shodean 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 Shodean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shodean. 100% of Shodean men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Shodean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Shodean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shodean 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shodean. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shodean. For the veterans among your Shodean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shodean lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Shodean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shodean in 1974 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shodean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shodean 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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