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Solters Family History

Solters 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: Salters, Soltes, Soltero, Solter, Sollers, Wolters, Bolter, Salter

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Where is the Solters family from?

You can see how Solters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solters family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Solters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Solters families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Solters's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Solters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solters 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 Solters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solters. 100% of Solters 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%

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Solters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solters 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Solters. 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 27 military records available for the last name Solters. For the veterans among your Solters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solters lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Solters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Solters in 1975 was 69, and 78 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solters 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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