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Soderstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Söderström): ornamental name composed of the elements söder ‘south’ + ström ‘river’.

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


Similar surnames: Sederstrom, Segerstrom, Okerstrom, Cederstrom, Forstrom, Norstrom

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Where is the Soderstrom family from?

You can see how Soderstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soderstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Soderstrom families living in Wisconsin. This was about 17% of all the recorded Soderstrom's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Soderstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soderstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soderstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soderstrom. 20% of Soderstrom men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Soderstrom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soderstrom were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Soderstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soderstrom 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Soderstrom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Soderstrom. For the veterans among your Soderstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderstrom lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Soderstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Soderstrom in 1947 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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