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Solof Family History

Solof 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: Solow, Solo, Solon, Soloff, Wolf, Sol, Rolf, Solis, Solar, Soler

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Where is the Solof family from?

You can see how Solof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Solof families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Solof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Solof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solof 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 Solof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solof. 75% of Solof men worked as a Salesman and 56% of Solof women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Solof were Manager and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Salesman
    75%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Salesgirl
    23%

What Solof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Solof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solof 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Solof. 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 50 military records available for the last name Solof. For the veterans among your Solof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solof lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Solof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Solof in 1964 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solof 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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