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Soderberg Family History

Soderberg Surname Meaning

Swedish (Söderberg): ornamental name composed of the elements söder ‘south’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Soderberg family from?

You can see how Soderberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Soderberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Soderberg families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Soderberg's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Soderberg families in 1891.
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What did your Soderberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Soderberg. 90% of Soderberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Shorthand Typist
    11%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Soderberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soderberg 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Soderberg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Soderberg. For the veterans among your Soderberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderberg lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Soderberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Soderberg in 1945 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soderberg 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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