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Solsberry Family History

Solsberry 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: Salsberry, Elsberry, Dolberry, Salsbery, Saulsberry, Lonsberry

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Where is the Solsberry family from?

You can see how Solsberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solsberry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Solsberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Solsberry families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Solsberry's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Solsberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solsberry 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 Solsberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solsberry. 100% of Solsberry men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Solsberry women worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Solsberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Solsberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solsberry 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Solsberry. 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 65 military records available for the last name Solsberry. For the veterans among your Solsberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solsberry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Solsberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Solsberry in 1966 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solsberry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solsberry 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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