History of your Surname
Get access to Sjodin family records.Start a free trial

Sjodin Family History

Sjodin Name Meaning

Swedish (Sjödin): ornamental name composed of the elements sjö ‘sea’ + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’ with intrusive -d- for euphony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Solin, Sandin, Sundin, Landin, Sjogren, Brodin, Flodin, Loden, Floden

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Sjodin family from?

You can see how Sjodin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjodin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sjodin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Sjodin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sjodin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sjodin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjodin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sjodin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sjodin. 75% of Sjodin men worked as a Farmer. .

View Census Data for Sjodin | Data not to scale

*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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Mean
    25%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Sjodin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sjodin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjodin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Sjodin

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sjodin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Sjodin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 284 military records available for the last name Sjodin. For the veterans among your Sjodin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sjodin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sjodin family history

Discover More

What is the average Sjodin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sjodin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sjodin in 1962 was 73, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sjodin

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sjodin family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Sjodin last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial