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Solesbury Family History

Solesbury 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: Salisbury, Salsbury, Sainsbury, Shrewsbury, Lounsbury, Amesbury

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Where is the Solesbury family from?

You can see how Solesbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solesbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Solesbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Solesbury families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Solesbury's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Solesbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solesbury 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 Solesbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Solesbury. 100% of Solesbury men worked as a Gardener and 89% of Solesbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    12%

What Solesbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Solesbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solesbury 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Solesbury. 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 75 military records available for the last name Solesbury. For the veterans among your Solesbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solesbury lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solesbury

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