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Sjo Family History

Sjo 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: So, Jo, Seo, Sao, Soo, Ji, Son, Ko, Shi, Cho

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Where is the Sjo family from?

You can see how Sjo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sjo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sjo families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sjo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sjo families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Sjo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjo 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Sjo. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sjo. For the veterans among your Sjo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Sjo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sjo in 1969 was 74, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjo 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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