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Soderstrom Family History

Soderstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Söderström): ornamental name composed of the elements söder ‘south’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Soderstrom family from?

You can see how Soderstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soderstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Soderstrom families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Soderstrom's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Soderstrom families in 1911.
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What did your Soderstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soderstrom. 67% of Soderstrom 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
    67%
  • Farm Hand
    34%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Soderstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soderstrom 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Soderstrom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Soderstrom. For the veterans among your Soderstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderstrom lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Soderstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Soderstrom in 1947 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soderstrom 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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