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Soleta Family History

Soleta 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, Salata, Sole, Sola, Seta, Sobota, Dolata, Solana, Olea, Soley

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Where is the Soleta family from?

You can see how Soleta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soleta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soleta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Soleta families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Soleta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Soleta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soleta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soleta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soleta. 50% of Soleta men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Soleta women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soleta were Farm Helper and Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Helper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Soleta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Soleta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soleta 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Soleta. 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 32 military records available for the last name Soleta. For the veterans among your Soleta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soleta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soleta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Soleta in 1963 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soleta 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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