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Solvester Family History

Solvester 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: Sylvester, Silvester, Rochester, Ballester, Lester, Vester, Silvestre

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Where is the Solvester family from?

You can see how Solvester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solvester family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Solvester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Solvester families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Solvester's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Solvester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solvester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Solvester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solvester 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Solvester. 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 6 military records available for the last name Solvester. For the veterans among your Solvester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solvester lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Solvester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Solvester in 1974 was 76, and 88 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solvester 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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