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Soelter Family History

Soelter Surname Meaning

North German (Sölter): see Solter.

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


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Where is the Soelter family from?

You can see how Soelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soelter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Soelter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Soelter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Soelter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soelter families in 1891.
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What did your Soelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soelter. 100% of Soelter 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 Soelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Soelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soelter 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Soelter. 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 121 military records available for the last name Soelter. For the veterans among your Soelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soelter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Soelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Soelter in 1964 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soelter 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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