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Solka Family History

Solka 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: Sola, Polka, Smolka, Sojka, Kolka, Sofka, Soyka, Sok, Sala, Sol

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Where is the Solka family from?

You can see how Solka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Solka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Solka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 15% of all the recorded Solka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Solka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solka 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 Solka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solka. 50% of Solka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Solka women worked as an Office Work.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Solka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Solka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solka 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Solka. 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 90 military records available for the last name Solka. For the veterans among your Solka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solka lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Solka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Solka in 1950 was 61, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solka 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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