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Solker Family History

Solker 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: Soler, Soller, Kolker, Volker, Folker, Solter, Seller, Sommer, Holder

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Where is the Solker family from?

You can see how Solker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Solker family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Solker's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Solker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solker 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 100 census records available for the last name Solker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solker 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Solker. 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 13 military records available for the last name Solker. For the veterans among your Solker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Solker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Solker in 1967 was 72, and 90 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solker 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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