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Solmen Family History

Solmen 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: Holmen, Salmen, Nolen, Sommer, Olsen, Holme, Salmon, Solomon, Holten

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Where is the Solmen family from?

You can see how Solmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solmen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Solmen families living in Connecticut. This was about 22% of all the recorded Solmen's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Solmen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solmen 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 116 census records available for the last name Solmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solmen 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Solmen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Solmen. For the veterans among your Solmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solmen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Solmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Solmen in 1963 was 52, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solmen 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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