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Solin Family History

Solin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element sol ‘sun’ or a habitational name from placenames containing this word (e.g. Solberg).

In this context, the name can refer to geographical locations that incorporate the element for sun.

The adjectival suffix -in is a derivative of Latin -in(i)us, meaning ‘relating to’.

This suffix adds an attribute or characteristic quality to the names formed with it.

As such, names that include sol signify an association with sunlight or warmth inherent in the areas they describe.

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


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Where is the Solin family from?

You can see how Solin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Solin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Solin family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Solin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Solin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solin 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 Solin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solin. 21% of Solin men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Solin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Solin were Manager and Spinner.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Assembler
    17%
  • Spinner
    17%

What Solin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Solin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solin 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Solin. 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 500 military records available for the last name Solin. For the veterans among your Solin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Solin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Solin in 1952 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solin 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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