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Sollit Family History

Sollit 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, Solis, Mollet, Soller, Collin, Soll, Sellin, Soli, Follin

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Where is the Sollit family from?

You can see how Sollit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sollit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Sollit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sollit families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sollit's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sollit families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Sollit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sollit 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sollit. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sollit. For the veterans among your Sollit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sollit lifespan?

Average Sollit life expectancy in 1988 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sollit 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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