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Solk Family History

Solk 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: Sok, Sol, Volk, Silk, Polk, Sole, Sola, Soll, Olk, Soli

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Where is the Solk family from?

You can see how Solk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Solk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Solk family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Solk's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Solk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solk 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 Solk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Solk. 100% of Solk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Solk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Solk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solk 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Solk. 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 64 military records available for the last name Solk. For the veterans among your Solk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solk lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Solk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Solk in 1972 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solk 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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