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Soderholm Family History

Soderholm Surname Meaning

Swedish (Söderholm): ornamental name composed of the elements söder ‘south’ + holm ‘island’.

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


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Where is the Soderholm family from?

You can see how Soderholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soderholm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soderholm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Soderholm families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Soderholm's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Soderholm families in 1891.
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What did your Soderholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soderholm. 19% of Soderholm men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Soderholm women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soderholm were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    24%
  • Office Clerk
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

What Soderholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Soderholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soderholm 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Soderholm. 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 536 military records available for the last name Soderholm. For the veterans among your Soderholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soderholm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soderholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Soderholm in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soderholm 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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