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Solford Family History

Solford 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: Wolford, Holford, Colford, Milford, Galford, Walford, Shuford

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Where is the Solford family from?

You can see how Solford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Solford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Solford family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Solford's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Solford families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Solford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Solford. 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 1 military records available for the last name Solford. For the veterans among your Solford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solford 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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