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Sodell Family History

Sodell 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: Odell, Bodell, Rodell, Sidell, Sorell, Sowell, Hodell, Modell, Podell

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Where is the Sodell family from?

You can see how Sodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sodell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sodell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sodell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodell 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 100 census records available for the last name Sodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sodell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sodell. For the veterans among your Sodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Sodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sodell in 1964 was 74, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sodell 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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