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Soderstrum Family History

Soderstrum 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: Soderstrom, Sederstrom, Okerstrom, Cederstrom, Segerstrom, Westrum

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Where is the Soderstrum family from?

You can see how Soderstrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderstrum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Soderstrum families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Soderstrum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Soderstrum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soderstrum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soderstrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soderstrum. 100% of Soderstrum men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Soderstrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soderstrum 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Soderstrum. 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 43 military records available for the last name Soderstrum. For the veterans among your Soderstrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderstrum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Soderstrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Soderstrum in 1967 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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