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Sodam Family History

Sodam 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: Soda, Sedam, Sada, Boda, Adam, Som, Oda, Toda, Seda, Solar

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Where is the Sodam family from?

You can see how Sodam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sodam families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sodam's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sodam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodam 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 65 census records available for the last name Sodam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodam 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sodam. 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 Sodam. For the veterans among your Sodam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sodam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sodam in 1966 was 73, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodam 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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