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Solhem Family History

Solhem 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: Solheim, Solem, Soler, Soller, Sole, Salem, Soltes, Soley, Solum

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Where is the Solhem family from?

You can see how Solhem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solhem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Solhem families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Solhem's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Solhem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solhem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Solhem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solhem 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Solhem. 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 8 military records available for the last name Solhem. For the veterans among your Solhem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solhem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Solhem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Solhem in 1966 was 69, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solhem 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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