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Sollenberger Family History

Sollenberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Sollenberg in Bayern.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sollenberger family from?

You can see how Sollenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sollenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sollenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Sollenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sollenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sollenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sollenberger 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 Sollenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sollenberger. 25% of Sollenberger men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Sollenberger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sollenberger were Manager and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

What Sollenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sollenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sollenberger 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Sollenberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sollenberger. For the veterans among your Sollenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sollenberger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sollenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sollenberger in 1943 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sollenberger 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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