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Sodersten Family History

Sodersten 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: Hoversten, Sodergren, Gersten, Bodenstein, Modeste, Soderman

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Where is the Sodersten family from?

You can see how Sodersten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sodersten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sodersten families living in Connecticut. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sodersten's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Sodersten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sodersten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sodersten ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Sodersten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sodersten 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Sodersten. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sodersten. For the veterans among your Sodersten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sodersten lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Sodersten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sodersten in 1979 was 87, and 81 in 2003.

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