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Soderer Family History

Soderer 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: Soder, Scherer, Federer, Bodeker, Lederer, Sierer, Sherer, Sheerer

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Where is the Soderer family from?

You can see how Soderer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soderer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Soderer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Soderer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Soderer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soderer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soderer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Soderer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Soderer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soderer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Soderer. 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 74 military records available for the last name Soderer. For the veterans among your Soderer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Soderer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Soderer in 1962 was 51, and 100 in 2004.

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