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Sodd Family History

Sodd 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: Codd, Dodd, Todd, Sadd, Soda, Sood, Rodd, Podd, Song, Son

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Where is the Sodd family from?

You can see how Sodd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sodd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Sodd families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sodd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sodd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sodd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sodd. 78% of Sodd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Cook
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sodd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodd 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Sodd. 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 355 military records available for the last name Sodd. For the veterans among your Sodd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sodd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sodd in 1962 was 44, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sodd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodd 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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