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Soderbeck Family History

Soderbeck 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: Overbeck, Oberbeck, Sperbeck, Soderberg, Rodenbeck, Roderick, Herbeck

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Where is the Soderbeck family from?

You can see how Soderbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Soderbeck families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Soderbeck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Soderbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soderbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soderbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soderbeck. 50% of Soderbeck 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Soderbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soderbeck 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Soderbeck. 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 Soderbeck. For the veterans among your Soderbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Soderbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Soderbeck in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

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