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Soltroff Family History

Soltroff 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: Olthoff, Ostroff, Soloff, Kolthoff, Shroff, Stoloff, Saathoff

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Where is the Soltroff family from?

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

In 1940, Paperhanger and Salelady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soltroff. 100% of Soltroff men worked as a Paperhanger and 100% of Soltroff women worked as a Salelady.

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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

  • Paperhanger
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salelady
    100%

What Soltroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Soltroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soltroff 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Soltroff. 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 17 military records available for the last name Soltroff. For the veterans among your Soltroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soltroff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Soltroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Soltroff in 1966 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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