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Solensky Family History

Solensky 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: Selensky, Smolensky, Solinsky, Smolenski, Solinski, Polansky

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Where is the Solensky family from?

You can see how Solensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solensky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Solensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Solensky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Solensky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Solensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solensky 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 Solensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solensky. 67% of Solensky men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Solensky women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Solensky were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Housemaid
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Solensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Solensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solensky 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Solensky. 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 213 military records available for the last name Solensky. For the veterans among your Solensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solensky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Solensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Solensky in 1965 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solensky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solensky 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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