This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Solkowski family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Solkowski Family History

Solkowski 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: Olkowski, Polkowski, Sulkowski, Salkowski, Falkowski, Polakowski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Solkowski family from?

You can see how Solkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Solkowski families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Solkowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Solkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Solkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solkowski. 100% of Solkowski men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Solkowski | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Solkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Solkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solkowski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Solkowski

Passenger Lists

There are 72 immigration records available for the last name Solkowski. 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.

View all Solkowski immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Solkowski. For the veterans among your Solkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Solkowski military records

You've only scratched the surface of Solkowski family history

Discover More

What is the average Solkowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Solkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Solkowski in 1964 was 69, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solkowski 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Solkowski family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial