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Sodowski Family History

Sodowski 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: Sadowski, Borowski, Podolski, Osowski, Sokolski, Kosowski, Sadlowski

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Where is the Sodowski family from?

You can see how Sodowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sodowski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sodowski's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Sodowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sodowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sodowski. 23% of Sodowski men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Sodowski women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sodowski were Weaver and Looper. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Soldier
    8%
  • Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Looper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Sodowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodowski 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sodowski. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sodowski. For the veterans among your Sodowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sodowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sodowski in 1964 was 72, and 58 in 2004.

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