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Soeldner Family History

Soeldner 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: Soldner, Soellner, Feldner, Goldner, Goellner, Sellner, Stelzner

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Where is the Soeldner family from?

You can see how Soeldner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soeldner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soeldner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Soeldner families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soeldner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Soeldner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soeldner 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 Soeldner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soeldner. 28% of Soeldner 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
    28%
  • Mill Worker
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Soeldner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Soeldner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soeldner 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Soeldner. 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 71 military records available for the last name Soeldner. For the veterans among your Soeldner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soeldner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Soeldner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Soeldner in 1959 was 46, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soeldner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soeldner 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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