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Solyst Family History

Solyst 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: Solis, Holst, Soltys, Solt, Soles, Sol, Sales, Post, Oest, Most

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Where is the Solyst family from?

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

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Solyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solyst 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Solyst. 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 28 military records available for the last name Solyst. For the veterans among your Solyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solyst lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Solyst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Solyst in 1960 was 55, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solyst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solyst 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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