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Joder Family History

Joder Name 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: Roder, Oder, Moder, Loder, Coder, Soder, Yoder, Toder, Koder, Hoder

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Where is the Joder family from?

You can see how Joder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Joder families living in Indiana. This was about 24% of all the recorded Joder's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Joder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joder. 34% of Joder men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Joder women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joder were Truck Driver and Weaver. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Joder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joder 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Joder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 238 military records available for the last name Joder. For the veterans among your Joder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Joder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Joder in 1962 was 71, and 68 in 2003.

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