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Soelberg Name Meaning

Scandinavian: variant of Solberg .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Solberg, Sahlberg, Helberg, Colberg, Seybert, Sollers, Silberg

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Where is the Soelberg family from?

You can see how Soelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soelberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Soelberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Soelberg families living in Iowa. This was about 21% of all the recorded Soelberg's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Soelberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soelberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Traveling Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soelberg. 100% of Soelberg men worked as a Traveling 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

  • Traveling Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Soelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soelberg 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Soelberg. 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 177 military records available for the last name Soelberg. For the veterans among your Soelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soelberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Soelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Soelberg in 1951 was 44, and 62 in 2004.

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