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Soledad Family History

Soledad Surname Meaning

Spanish:: habitational name from any of the places called (La) Soledad in northern Spain (see 2 below).

From a short form of the Marian name María de la Soledad from soledad ‘solitude’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Soledad family from?

You can see how Soledad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soledad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soledad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Soledad families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Soledad's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Soledad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soledad 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 Soledad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soledad. 100% of Soledad men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Soledad 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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Soledad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soledad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soledad 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Soledad. 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 15 military records available for the last name Soledad. For the veterans among your Soledad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soledad lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Soledad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Soledad in 1982 was 56, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soledad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soledad 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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