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Solsberg Family History

Solsberg 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: Solberg, Holberg, Kolberg, Silberg, Selberg, Salberg, Osberg

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Where is the Solsberg family from?

You can see how Solsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solsberg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Solsberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Solsberg family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Solsberg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Solsberg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solsberg 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 Solsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Choir Master was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Solsberg. 100% of Solsberg men worked as a Choir Master.

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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

  • Choir Master
    100%

What Solsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Solsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solsberg 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Solsberg. 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 53 military records available for the last name Solsberg. For the veterans among your Solsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solsberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Solsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Solsberg in 1970 was 90, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solsberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solsberg 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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