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Sollay Family History

Sollay 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: Solly, Solway, Solley, Sully, Dollar, Molloy, Solar, Folley, Molla

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Where is the Sollay family from?

You can see how Sollay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sollay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sollay families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Sollay families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sollay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sollay families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Sollay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sollay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sollay. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sollay. For the veterans among your Sollay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sollay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Sollay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sollay in 1974 was 61, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sollay 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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