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Solovan Family History

Solovan 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: Soloman, Solomon, Sloman, Donovan, Sylvan, Moldovan, Soloway, Solan

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Where is the Solovan family from?

You can see how Solovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solovan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Solovan families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Solovan family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Solovan's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Solovan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solovan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Solovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solovan 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Solovan. 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 30 military records available for the last name Solovan. For the veterans among your Solovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solovan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Solovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Solovan in 1966 was 74, and 98 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solovan 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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