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Soldman Family History

Soldman 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: Holdman, Boldman, Goldman, Sollman, Soldan, Soliman, Soloman, Coleman

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Where is the Soldman family from?

You can see how Soldman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soldman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Soldman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Soldman families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Soldman's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Soldman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soldman 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 Soldman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soldman. 50% of Soldman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Soldman women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Tailor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Soldman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Soldman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soldman 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Soldman. 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 40 military records available for the last name Soldman. For the veterans among your Soldman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soldman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1982, in the United States, Soldman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Soldman in 1980 was 93, and 94 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soldman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soldman 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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