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Sodorff Family History

Sodorff 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: Sadoff, Todoroff, Soloff, Dorff, Shroff, Soder, Stoloff, Medoff

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Where is the Sodorff family from?

You can see how Sodorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodorff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sodorff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sodorff families living in Washington. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sodorff's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Sodorff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sodorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sodorff. 100% of Sodorff men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Sodorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodorff 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sodorff. 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 73 military records available for the last name Sodorff. For the veterans among your Sodorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodorff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sodorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sodorff in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2002.

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