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Soly Family History

Soly 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: Sol, Sole, Sola, Soll, Soli, Holy, Solly, Soley, Sooy, Sly

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Where is the Soly family from?

You can see how Soly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Soly families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Soly's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Soly families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soly 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 Soly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mill Worker
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soly 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Soly. 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 169 military records available for the last name Soly. For the veterans among your Soly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Soly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Soly in 1966 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soly 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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