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Solesby Family History

Solesby 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: Soulsby, Oglesby, Soley, Sowerby, Goldsby, Sorsby, Silsby, Selesky

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Where is the Solesby family from?

You can see how Solesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solesby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Solesby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Solesby family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Solesby's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Solesby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solesby 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 Solesby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Solesby. 100% of Solesby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Solesby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Solesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solesby 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Solesby. 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 54 military records available for the last name Solesby. For the veterans among your Solesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solesby lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Solesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Solesby in 1958 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solesby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solesby 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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