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Solvin Family History

Solvin 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: Solin, Colvin, Savin, Solis, Salvi, Slavin, Galvin, Potvin, Silvia

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Where is the Solvin family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solvin. 50% of Solvin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Solvin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Solvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solvin 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Solvin. 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 80 military records available for the last name Solvin. For the veterans among your Solvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solvin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Solvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Solvin in 1967 was 70, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solvin 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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