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Soderstedt Family History

Soderstedt 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: Somerset, Duderstadt, Soderstrom, Bierstedt, Overstreet, Hoversten

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Where is the Soderstedt family from?

You can see how Soderstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soderstedt family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Soderstedt's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Soderstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soderstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soderstedt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Soderstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soderstedt 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Soderstedt. 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 14 military records available for the last name Soderstedt. For the veterans among your Soderstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderstedt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Soderstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Soderstedt in 1965 was 45, and 83 in 1995.

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