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Solee Family History

Solee 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: Soler, Sole, Soley, Solem, Colee, Solie, Soles, Slee, Lee, Mole

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Where is the Solee family from?

You can see how Solee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solee family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Solee families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Solee's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Solee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solee 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 Solee ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Solee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Solee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solee 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Solee. 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 59 military records available for the last name Solee. For the veterans among your Solee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Solee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Solee in 1962 was 62, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solee 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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