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Soderblom Family History

Soderblom Surname 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: Boerboom, Soderberg, Soderstrom, Soderholm, Sorbo, Soder, Sotello

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Where is the Soderblom family from?

You can see how Soderblom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderblom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Soderblom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Soderblom family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Soderblom's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Soderblom families in 1891.
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What did your Soderblom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soderblom. 39% of Soderblom men worked as a Machinist and 60% of Soderblom women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soderblom were Clerk and Domestic.

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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

  • Machinist
    39%
  • Carpenter
    31%
  • Tool And Die Maker
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Domestic
    40%

What Soderblom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Soderblom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soderblom 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 945 immigration records available for the last name Soderblom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 276 military records available for the last name Soderblom. For the veterans among your Soderblom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderblom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Soderblom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Soderblom in 1962 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soderblom 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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