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Solem Family History

Solem Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from thirty or more farmsteads notably in Trøndelag from Old Norse Sólheimr (see Solheim).

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


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Where is the Solem family from?

You can see how Solem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Solem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 46 Solem families living in Minnesota. This was about 46% of all the recorded Solem's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Solem families in 1880.
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What did your Solem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solem. 23% of Solem men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Solem women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Solem were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Solem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solem 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Solem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Solem. For the veterans among your Solem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solem lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Solem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Solem in 1957 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solem 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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