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Soladay Family History

Soladay 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: Soliday, Holaday, Holladay, Solana, Soloway, Sladky, Salada, Laday

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Where is the Soladay family from?

You can see how Soladay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soladay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Soladay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Soladay families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Soladay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Soladay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soladay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Soladay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soladay 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Soladay. 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 207 military records available for the last name Soladay. For the veterans among your Soladay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soladay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Soladay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Soladay in 1964 was 82, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soladay 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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