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Soelzer Family History

Soelzer 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: Hoelzer, Koelzer, Selzer, Stelzer, Goelzer, Seller, Soler, Speller

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Where is the Soelzer family from?

You can see how Soelzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soelzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soelzer family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soelzer's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Soelzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soelzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Soelzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Soelzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soelzer 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Soelzer. 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 26 military records available for the last name Soelzer. For the veterans among your Soelzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soelzer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Soelzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Soelzer in 1972 was 85, and 56 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soelzer 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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