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Soellner Family History

Soellner Surname Meaning

South German (Söllner): variant of Sellner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Soellner family from?

You can see how Soellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soellner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Soellner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Soellner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Soellner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soellner families in 1891.
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What did your Soellner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soellner. 24% of Soellner men worked as a Machinist and 43% of Soellner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soellner were Laborer and Receptionist.

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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

  • Machinist
    24%
  • Electrician
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Receptionist
    29%

What Soellner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soellner 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Soellner. 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 349 military records available for the last name Soellner. For the veterans among your Soellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soellner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Soellner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Soellner in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soellner 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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