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Solliffe Family History

Solliffe 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: Jolliffe, Sollie, Olliff, Jolliff, Elliff, Topliff, Oliff, Dolloff

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Where is the Solliffe family from?

You can see how Solliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solliffe family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Solliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Solliffe families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Solliffe's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Solliffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Solliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solliffe 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 Solliffe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Solliffe. For the veterans among your Solliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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