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Soodhalter Family History

Soodhalter 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: Hochhalter, Bookwalter, Goodwater, Goodpaster, Showalter, Halter

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Where is the Soodhalter family from?

You can see how Soodhalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soodhalter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soodhalter family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soodhalter's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Soodhalter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soodhalter 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 Soodhalter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soodhalter. 100% of Soodhalter women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Soodhalter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Soodhalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soodhalter 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Soodhalter. 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 22 military records available for the last name Soodhalter. For the veterans among your Soodhalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soodhalter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Soodhalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Soodhalter in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soodhalter 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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