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Solinski Name Meaning

Polish (Soliński): habitational name for someone from Solina in Podkarpackie Voivodeship or Soliny in Podlaskie Voivodeship (both named from sól ‘salt’). Jewish (from Poland) (Soliński): habitational name for someone from Soliny in Podlaskie Voivodeship (see 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Wolinski, Dolinski, Smolinski, Sowinski, Olinski, Sosinski, Golinski

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Where is the Solinski family from?

You can see how Solinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Solinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Solinski families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Solinski's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Solinski families in 1911.
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What did your Solinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solinski. 40% of Solinski men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Solinski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Solinski were Mechanic and Maid. .

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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%
  • Coal Miner
    12%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Solinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solinski 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Solinski. 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 374 military records available for the last name Solinski. For the veterans among your Solinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solinski lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Solinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Solinski in 1954 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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