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Solgate Family History

Solgate 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: Colgate, Holgate, Slate, Hogate, Tongate, Solano, Agate, Solar

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Where is the Solgate family from?

You can see how Solgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solgate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Solgate family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Solgate's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Solgate families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solgate 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 Solgate ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Solgate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Solgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solgate 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Solgate. 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 military records available for the last name Solgate. For the veterans among your Solgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solgate lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1983, in the United States, Solgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Solgate in 1981 was 66, and 74 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solgate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solgate 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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