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Shody Family History

Shody 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: Shoda, Rhody, Shady, Goody, Body, Shore, Hoy, Shad, Study, Moody

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Where is the Shody family from?

You can see how Shody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shody family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shody families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shody's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shody families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shody ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shody ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Shody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shody 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shody. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shody. For the veterans among your Shody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shody lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Shody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shody in 1978 was 25, and 69 in 1997.

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