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Soders Family History

Soders 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: Soder, Somers, Sodders, Sowders, Sobers, Siders, Souers, Sowers

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Where is the Soders family from?

You can see how Soders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soders family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Soders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Soders families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 61% of all the recorded Soders's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Soders families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soders 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 Soders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soders. 40% of Soders men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

What Soders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Soders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soders 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Soders. 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 88 military records available for the last name Soders. For the veterans among your Soders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soders lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Soders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Soders in 1969 was 78, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soders

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soders 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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