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Solly Family History

Solly Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Sully. Irish: variant of Salley.

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


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Where is the Solly family from?

You can see how Solly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Solly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 269 Solly families living in Kent. This was about 43% of all the recorded Solly's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Solly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solly 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 Solly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Solly. 11% of Solly men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Solly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Solly were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Licensed Victualler
    7%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Solly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Solly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solly 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Solly. 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 Solly. For the veterans among your Solly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solly lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Solly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Solly in 1957 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solly 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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