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Soderlind Name Meaning

Swedish (Söderlind): ornamental name composed of the elements söder ‘south’ + lind ‘lime linden tree’.

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


Similar surnames: Soderlund, Sodergren, Soderman, Okerlund, Sanderlin, Osterling

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Where is the Soderlind family from?

You can see how Soderlind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderlind family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soderlind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Soderlind families living in Florida. This was about 80% of all the recorded Soderlind's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Soderlind families in 1880.
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What did your Soderlind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soderlind. 30% of Soderlind men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Soderlind women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soderlind were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Cook
    29%
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Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Soderlind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soderlind 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Soderlind. 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 181 military records available for the last name Soderlind. For the veterans among your Soderlind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderlind lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Soderlind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Soderlind in 1962 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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