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Shodt Family History

Shodt 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: Short, Shott, Shoda, Holt, Shore, Host, Slott, Shad, Schott, Stout

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Where is the Shodt family from?

You can see how Shodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shodt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Shodt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shodt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shodt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shodt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shodt 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 67 census records available for the last name Shodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shodt 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Shodt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shodt. For the veterans among your Shodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shodt lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Shodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shodt in 1990 was 86, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shodt 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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