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Soderlin Family History

Soderlin 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: Soderlind, Serlin, Sanderlin, Soderman, Oberlin, Soderlund, Tomerlin

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Where is the Soderlin family from?

You can see how Soderlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soderlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Soderlin families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Soderlin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Soderlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soderlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Soderlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Cherry Pitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soderlin. 50% of Soderlin men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Soderlin women worked as a Cherry Pitter.

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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

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cherry Pitter
    100%

What Soderlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Soderlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soderlin 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Soderlin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Soderlin. For the veterans among your Soderlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Soderlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Soderlin in 1963 was 77, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soderlin 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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