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Soldwell Family History

Soldwell 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: Coldwell, Caldwell, Colwell, Sidwell, Shadwell, Cordwell, Rodwell

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Where is the Soldwell family from?

You can see how Soldwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soldwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soldwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Soldwell families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Soldwell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Soldwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soldwell 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 Soldwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soldwell. 100% of Soldwell men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Soldwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Soldwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soldwell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Soldwell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Soldwell. For the veterans among your Soldwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soldwell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Soldwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Soldwell in 1966 was 76, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soldwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soldwell 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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