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Sederstrom Family History

Sederstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Sederström): ornamental name composed of the elements ceder ‘cedar’ + ström ‘stream river’.

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


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Where is the Sederstrom family from?

You can see how Sederstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sederstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sederstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sederstrom families living in Kansas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sederstrom's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Sederstrom families in 1880.
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What did your Sederstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sederstrom. 24% of Sederstrom men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sederstrom women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sederstrom were Labor 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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Sederstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sederstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sederstrom 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Sederstrom. 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 170 military records available for the last name Sederstrom. For the veterans among your Sederstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sederstrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sederstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sederstrom in 1962 was 86, and 65 in 2004.

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