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Sodetz Family History

Sodetz 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: Soden, Soder, Spetz, Goetz, Soltz, Stetz, Sheetz, Loretz, Stretz

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Where is the Sodetz family from?

You can see how Sodetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sodetz family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sodetz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sodetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sodetz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Sodetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodetz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sodetz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sodetz. For the veterans among your Sodetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodetz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Sodetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sodetz in 1964 was 58, and 89 in 2001.

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