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Solland Family History

Solland 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: Holland, Selland, Folland, Soland, Bolland, Volland, Polland, Rolland

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Where is the Solland family from?

You can see how Solland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Solland families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Solland families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Solland's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Solland families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solland 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 Solland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solland. 100% of Solland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Solland women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Solland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Solland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solland 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Solland. 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 82 military records available for the last name Solland. For the veterans among your Solland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Solland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Solland in 1965 was 93, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solland 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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