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Sodder Family History

Sodder 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: Soder, Hodder, Souder, Sodders, Sowder, Soeder, Sommer, Holder, Roder

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Where is the Sodder family from?

You can see how Sodder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sodder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sodder family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sodder's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Sodder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodder 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 252 census records available for the last name Sodder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodder 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sodder. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sodder. For the veterans among your Sodder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodder lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sodder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sodder in 1969 was 75, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodder 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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