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Solman Family History

Solman Surname Meaning

see Salmon (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Solman family from?

You can see how Solman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Solman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Solman families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Solman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Solman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solman 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 Solman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Solman. 28% of Solman men worked as a Builders Labourer and 84% of Solman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Solman were Furniture Dealer and Kitchenmaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • Carpenter joiner
    19%
  • Railway Clerk
    19%
  • Furniture Dealer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Kitchenmaid
    3%

What Solman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Solman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Solman. 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 469 military records available for the last name Solman. For the veterans among your Solman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Solman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Solman in 1965 was 59, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solman 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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