This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Solbrig family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Solbrig Family History

Solbrig 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: Solberg, Solari, Soluri, Solorio, Dobrin, Holberg, Solis, Kolberg

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Solbrig family from?

You can see how Solbrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solbrig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Solbrig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Solbrig family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Solbrig's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Solbrig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solbrig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Solbrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solbrig. 62% of Solbrig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Solbrig women worked as a Housework.

View Census Data for Solbrig | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Farm Labor
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Solbrig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Solbrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solbrig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Solbrig

Passenger Lists

There are 216 immigration records available for the last name Solbrig. 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.

View all Solbrig immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 339 military records available for the last name Solbrig. For the veterans among your Solbrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Solbrig military records

You've only scratched the surface of Solbrig family history

Discover More

What is the average Solbrig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Solbrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Solbrig in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solbrig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solbrig 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Solbrig family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial