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Soderquist Family History

Soderquist Surname Meaning

Swedish (Söderquist): ornamental name composed of the elements söder ‘southern’.

It also includes quist, which is an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


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Where is the Soderquist family from?

You can see how Soderquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soderquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Soderquist families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soderquist's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Soderquist families in 1911.
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What did your Soderquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soderquist. 84% of Soderquist 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 1921

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Laborer
    17%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Soderquist. 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 805 military records available for the last name Soderquist. For the veterans among your Soderquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderquist lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Soderquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Soderquist in 1948 was 51, and 59 in 2004.

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