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Solo Family History

Solo Surname Meaning

Breton (Côtes-d'Armor): probably a variant of Solu a derivative of sol ‘sole’ possibly denoting someone who wore shoes with soles. This surname is rare in Brittany.

Spanish and southern French: unexplained. Possibly also Basque: topographic name from solo ‘field meadow rural estate’. This surname is not found in the Basque Country.

West African (Ghana): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Solo family from?

You can see how Solo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Solo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Solo families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Solo's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Solo families in 1891.
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What did your Solo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solo. 38% of Solo men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Solo women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Solo were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Solo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solo 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 Solo. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Solo. For the veterans among your Solo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solo lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Solo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Solo in 1958 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

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