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Sollis Family History

Sollis Surname Meaning

see Sollars. from Middle English solas solace ‘comfort’ (Old French solaz).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sollis family from?

You can see how Sollis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sollis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sollis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Sollis families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sollis's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sollis families in 1891.
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What did your Sollis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sollis. 17% of Sollis men worked as a Gardener and 68% of Sollis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sollis were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    17%
  • Farm Carter
    14%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

What Sollis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sollis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sollis 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Sollis. 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 691 military records available for the last name Sollis. For the veterans among your Sollis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sollis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sollis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sollis in 1958 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sollis 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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