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Sodergren Name Meaning

Swedish (Södergren): ornamental name composed of the elements söder ‘south’ + gren ‘branch’.

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


Similar surnames: Cedergren, Lagergren, Ostergren, Rosengren, Settergren, Holmgren

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Where is the Sodergren family from?

You can see how Sodergren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodergren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sodergren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sodergren families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sodergren's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sodergren families in 1880.
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What did your Sodergren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sodergren. 17% of Sodergren men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Sodergren women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sodergren were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sodergren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodergren 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sodergren. 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 519 military records available for the last name Sodergren. For the veterans among your Sodergren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodergren lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sodergren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sodergren in 1954 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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