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Soleberg Family History

Soleberg 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, Holberg, Kolberg, Silberg, Selberg, Salberg, Salzberg

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Where is the Soleberg family from?

You can see how Soleberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soleberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Soleberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Soleberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Soleberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soleberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soleberg 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 Soleberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soleberg. 60% of Soleberg 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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Soleberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Soleberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soleberg 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 Soleberg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Soleberg. For the veterans among your Soleberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soleberg lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Soleberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Soleberg in 1978 was 73, and 63 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soleberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soleberg 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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