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Solsbury Family History

Solsbury 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: Salsbury, Salisbury, Malsbury, Alsbury, Spilsbury, Salsbery

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Where is the Solsbury family from?

You can see how Solsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solsbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Solsbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Solsbury families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Solsbury's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Solsbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solsbury 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 Solsbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Solsbury. 100% of Solsbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Solsbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Solsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solsbury 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Solsbury. 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 196 military records available for the last name Solsbury. For the veterans among your Solsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solsbury lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Solsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Solsbury in 1968 was 83, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solsbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solsbury 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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