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Sollien Family History

Sollien 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: Sollie, Hollier, Soller, Collin, Holien, Pollen, Soulier, Sellin

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Where is the Sollien family from?

You can see how Sollien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sollien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sollien family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sollien's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sollien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sollien 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 Sollien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Sollien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Sollien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sollien 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Sollien. 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 81 military records available for the last name Sollien. For the veterans among your Sollien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sollien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Sollien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sollien in 1964 was 75, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sollien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sollien 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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