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Sjodin Family History

Sjodin Surname Meaning

Swedish (Sjödin): ornamental name composed of the elements sjö ‘sea’ + the adjectival suffix -in

a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’ with intrusive -d- for euphony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Sjodin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjodin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sjodin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Sjodin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sjodin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sjodin families in 1911.
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What did your Sjodin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sjodin. 100% of Sjodin men worked as a Bank Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sjodin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjodin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sjodin. 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 284 military records available for the last name Sjodin. For the veterans among your Sjodin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjodin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sjodin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sjodin in 1962 was 73, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjodin 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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