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Solbeck Family History

Solbeck 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: Kolbeck, Colbeck, Holbeck, Sobeck, Bobeck, Solberg, Dilbeck, Osbeck

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Where is the Solbeck family from?

You can see how Solbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Solbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Solbeck families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Solbeck's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Solbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solbeck 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 Solbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solbeck. 100% of Solbeck women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Solbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Solbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solbeck 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Solbeck. 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 45 military records available for the last name Solbeck. For the veterans among your Solbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solbeck lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Solbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Solbeck in 1961 was 46, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solbeck 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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