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Solvang Family History

Solvang 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: Solano, Sylvan, Solana, Silvano, Solan, Soland, Soldano, Soltani

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Where is the Solvang family from?

You can see how Solvang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solvang family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Solvang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Solvang family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Solvang's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Solvang families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solvang 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 Solvang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solvang. 50% of Solvang 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Fisherman
    20%

What Solvang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Solvang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solvang 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Solvang. 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 62 military records available for the last name Solvang. For the veterans among your Solvang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solvang lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Solvang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Solvang in 1968 was 60, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solvang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solvang 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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