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Zoder Family History

Zoder 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, Zomer, Toder, Koder

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Where is the Zoder family from?

You can see how Zoder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zoder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Zoder families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zoder's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zoder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zoder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zoder. 50% of Zoder men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Zoder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoder 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Zoder. 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 102 military records available for the last name Zoder. For the veterans among your Zoder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zoder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zoder in 1962 was 75, and 71 in 2003.

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