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Soltow Family History

Soltow Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Soltau.

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


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Where is the Soltow family from?

You can see how Soltow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soltow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Soltow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Soltow families living in Derbyshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Soltow's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Soltow families in 1891.
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What did your Soltow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soltow. 25% of Soltow men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machine Worker
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

What Soltow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soltow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soltow 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Soltow. 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 224 military records available for the last name Soltow. For the veterans among your Soltow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soltow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Soltow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Soltow in 1962 was 78, and 23 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soltow 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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