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Soltesz Family History

Soltesz Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Soltész): status name from soltész ‘village headman’ earlier ‘emancipated serf’ of German origin (see Schultheis).

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


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Where is the Soltesz family from?

You can see how Soltesz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soltesz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Soltesz families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Soltesz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Soltesz families in 1920.
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What did your Soltesz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soltesz. 22% of Soltesz men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Soltesz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soltesz were Timekeeper and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Timekeeper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Assembler
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Soltesz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soltesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soltesz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Soltesz. 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 578 military records available for the last name Soltesz. For the veterans among your Soltesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soltesz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Soltesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Soltesz in 1950 was 27, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soltesz 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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