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Solney Family History

Solney 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: Dolney, Olney, Soley, Solley, Sidney, Torney, Downey, Dorney, Folley

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Where is the Solney family from?

You can see how Solney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Solney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Solney families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Solney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Solney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solney 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 83 census records available for the last name Solney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solney 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Solney. 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 4 military records available for the last name Solney. For the veterans among your Solney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Solney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Solney in 1966 was 77, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solney 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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