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Solivan Family History

Solivan Surname Meaning

Hispanic: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Solivan family from?

You can see how Solivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Solivan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Solivan families living in Surrey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Solivan's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Solivan families in 1891.
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What did your Solivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solivan. 60% of Solivan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Dependiente
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Solivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solivan 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Solivan. 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 251 military records available for the last name Solivan. For the veterans among your Solivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solivan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Solivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Solivan in 1964 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solivan 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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