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Sodek Family History

Sodek 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: Soden, Soder, Sadek, Sobek, Godek, Bodek, Sok, Rode, Boden, Rodes

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Where is the Sodek family from?

You can see how Sodek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sodek families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sodek's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Sodek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodek 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 Sodek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sodek. 38% of Sodek men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Finish Carpenter
    25%

What Sodek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Sodek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodek 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sodek. 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 62 military records available for the last name Sodek. For the veterans among your Sodek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sodek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sodek in 1964 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sodek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodek 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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