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Soley Family History

Soley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sully. Catalan: variant of Solell.

A topographic name from solell ‘sunny side southern slope’ from a derivative of sol ‘sun’.

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


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Where is the Soley family from?

You can see how Soley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Soley families living in Middlesex. This was about 20% of all the recorded Soley's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Soley families in 1891.
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What did your Soley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Soley. 20% of Soley men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Soley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soley were Grocer provision Dealer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Dock Labourer
    14%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Grocer provision Dealer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Soley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soley 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 Soley. 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 Soley. For the veterans among your Soley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Soley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Soley in 1945 was 26, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soley 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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