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Soldat Family History

Soldat 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: Soldan, Solar, Sola, Soldo, Golda, Solan, Soda, Solak, Soldano

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Where is the Soldat family from?

You can see how Soldat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soldat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Soldat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Soldat family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soldat's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Soldat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soldat 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 Soldat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soldat. 43% of Soldat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Soldat women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Inspector
    29%
  • Foreman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Soldat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Soldat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soldat 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Soldat. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Soldat. For the veterans among your Soldat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soldat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soldat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Soldat in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soldat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soldat 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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