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Soetaert Family History

Soetaert Surname Meaning

Flemish: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements sote ‘sweet’ + hard ‘bold brave hardy’.

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


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Where is the Soetaert family from?

You can see how Soetaert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soetaert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Soetaert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Soetaert families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Soetaert's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Soetaert families in 1911.
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What did your Soetaert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soetaert. 55% of Soetaert men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Soetaert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Soetaert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soetaert 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Soetaert. 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 107 military records available for the last name Soetaert. For the veterans among your Soetaert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soetaert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Soetaert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Soetaert in 1964 was 78, and 39 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soetaert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soetaert 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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