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Sooder Family History

Sooder 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, Gooder, Souder, Sowder, Sooter, Soeder, Cooper, Sommer, Holder

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Where is the Sooder family from?

You can see how Sooder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sooder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sooder families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sooder families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sooder's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sooder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sooder 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 69 census records available for the last name Sooder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sooder 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Sooder. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sooder. For the veterans among your Sooder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sooder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Sooder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sooder in 1968 was 63, and 65 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sooder 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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