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Lodien Family History

Lodien 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: Loden, Boden, Lodge, Lien, Bodin, Loder, Roden, Soden, Lodes, Lodi

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Where is the Lodien family from?

You can see how Lodien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lodien family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lodien families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Lodien family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Lodien's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Lodien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lodien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lodien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lodien. 67% of Lodien men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Lodien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Lodien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lodien 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Lodien. 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 39 military records available for the last name Lodien. For the veterans among your Lodien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lodien lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Lodien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lodien in 1975 was 69, and 57 in 2002.

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