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Shodis Family History

Shodis 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: Rhodes, Solis, Rodis, Hodes, Rhodus, Sholtis, Shoda, Woodis, Sjodin

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Where is the Shodis family from?

You can see how Shodis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shodis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shodis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Shodis families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shodis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Shodis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Shodis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shodis 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 Shodis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shodis. For the veterans among your Shodis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shodis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Shodis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shodis in 1976 was 93, and 60 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shodis 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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