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Sodetani Family History

Sodetani 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: Soltani, Soden, Smetana, Otani, Rodeman, Shintani, Smietana, Soderman

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Where is the Sodetani family from?

You can see how Sodetani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodetani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sodetani families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Sodetani's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Sodetani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodetani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sodetani ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Sodetani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodetani 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Sodetani. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sodetani. For the veterans among your Sodetani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodetani lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sodetani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sodetani in 1963 was 51, and 83 in 2001.

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