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Solner Family History

Solner 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: Soler, Soller, Sonner, Bolner, Volner, Solter, Wolner, Soldner

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Where is the Solner family from?

You can see how Solner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Solner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Solner families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Solner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Solner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solner 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 Solner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Violyn String Maker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solner. 34% of Solner men worked as a Violyn String Maker and 100% of Solner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Violyn String Maker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Solner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Solner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solner 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Solner. 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 66 military records available for the last name Solner. For the veterans among your Solner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Solner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Solner in 1965 was 76, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solner 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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