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Soderfelt Family History

Soderfelt 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: Overfelt, Sommerfeld, Somerset, Soergel, Soderberg, Soderholm

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Where is the Soderfelt family from?

You can see how Soderfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderfelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soderfelt family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Soderfelt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Soderfelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soderfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soderfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soderfelt. 60% of Soderfelt men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Soderfelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Soderfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soderfelt 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 immigration records available for the last name Soderfelt. 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 20 military records available for the last name Soderfelt. For the veterans among your Soderfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderfelt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Soderfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Soderfelt in 1962 was 81, and 56 in 2004.

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