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Solwan Family History

Solwan 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: Solan, Solway, Soldan, Swan, Solano, Selman, Polman, Dolman, Kolman

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Where is the Solwan family from?

You can see how Solwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solwan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Solwan families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Solwan family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Solwan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Solwan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Solwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solwan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Solwan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Solwan. For the veterans among your Solwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solwan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Solwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Solwan in 1967 was 77, and 84 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solwan 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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