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Soeder Family History

Soeder Name Meaning

North German (Söder): see Soder .

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


Similar surnames: Soder, Goeser, Boeder, Moeder, Roever, Reder, Sieker, Sowder, Siever

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Where is the Soeder family from?

You can see how Soeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soeder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Soeder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Soeder families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Soeder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Soeder families in 1880.
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What did your Soeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soeder. 42% of Soeder men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Soeder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soeder were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Soeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soeder 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Soeder. 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 554 military records available for the last name Soeder. For the veterans among your Soeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soeder lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Soeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Soeder in 1951 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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