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Sody Family History

Sody Surname Meaning

see Soady.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sody family from?

You can see how Sody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sody family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Sody families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Sody's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sody families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sody ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sody. 100% of Sody men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Sody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sody 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Sody. 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 123 military records available for the last name Sody. For the veterans among your Sody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sody lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sody in 1969 was 68, and 19 in 2003.

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