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Solveson Family History

Solveson 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: Solverson, Salveson, Oveson, Salvesen, Tolleson, Oleson, Salverson

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Where is the Solveson family from?

You can see how Solveson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solveson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Solveson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Solveson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 73% of all the recorded Solveson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Solveson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solveson 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 Solveson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solveson. 100% of Solveson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Solveson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Solveson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solveson 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Solveson. 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 67 military records available for the last name Solveson. For the veterans among your Solveson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solveson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Solveson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Solveson in 1963 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solveson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solveson 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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