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Soldier Family History

Soldier 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, Holder, Hollier, Soler, Soller, Golder, Soder, Soulier

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Where is the Soldier family from?

You can see how Soldier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soldier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Soldier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Soldier families living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Soldier's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Soldier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soldier 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 Soldier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soldier. 43% of Soldier men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Soldier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Soldier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soldier 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Soldier. 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 42,000 military records available for the last name Soldier. For the veterans among your Soldier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soldier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Soldier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Soldier in 1961 was 78, and 57 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soldier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soldier 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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