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Sollan Family History

Sollan 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: Pollan, Wollan, Solan, Sollman, Soldan, Hollan, Holland, Dollar

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Where is the Sollan family from?

You can see how Sollan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sollan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sollan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sollan families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sollan's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sollan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Sollan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sollan 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Sollan. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sollan. For the veterans among your Sollan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sollan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Sollan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sollan in 1968 was 73, and 76 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sollan 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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