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Cederholm Family History

Cederholm Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ceder ‘cedar’ + holm ‘island’.

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


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Where is the Cederholm family from?

You can see how Cederholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cederholm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cederholm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Cederholm families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cederholm's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cederholm families in 1911.
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What did your Cederholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cederholm. 16% of Cederholm men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cederholm women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cederholm were Machinist and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Blacksmith
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Cederholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cederholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cederholm 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cederholm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 663 military records available for the last name Cederholm. For the veterans among your Cederholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cederholm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cederholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cederholm in 1963 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cederholm ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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