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Solm Family History

Solm 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: Sol, Holm, Som, Salm, Sole, Sola, Soll, Olm, Soli, Solum

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Where is the Solm family from?

You can see how Solm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Solm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Solm families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Solm's in USA. New York had the highest population of Solm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solm 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 Solm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solm. 100% of Solm men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Solm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Solm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solm 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Solm. 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 33 military records available for the last name Solm. For the veterans among your Solm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solm lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Solm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Solm in 1966 was 82, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solm 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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