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Solhaug Family History

Solhaug 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: Soltau, Solano, Schaul, Solar, Sola, Solberg, Sollami, Schaub, Haug

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Where is the Solhaug family from?

You can see how Solhaug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solhaug family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Solhaug families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Solhaug families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Solhaug's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Solhaug families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solhaug 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 Solhaug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solhaug. 100% of Solhaug men worked as a Farm Owner.

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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

  • Farm Owner
    100%

What Solhaug family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Solhaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solhaug 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Solhaug. 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 31 military records available for the last name Solhaug. For the veterans among your Solhaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solhaug lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Solhaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Solhaug in 1971 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solhaug

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solhaug 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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