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Soltau Family History

Soltau Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so called near Hanover or Soldau in East Prussia named with solt ‘boggy or dirty water’.

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


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Where is the Soltau family from?

You can see how Soltau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soltau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Soltau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Soltau families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soltau's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Soltau families in 1891.
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What did your Soltau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Soltau. 50% of Soltau women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soltau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soltau 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Soltau. 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 608 military records available for the last name Soltau. For the veterans among your Soltau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soltau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Soltau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Soltau in 1959 was 27, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soltau 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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