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Solbert Family History

Solbert Name 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: Solberg, Holbert, Tolbert, Colbert, Wolbert, Olbert, Kolbert, Silbert

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Where is the Solbert family from?

You can see how Solbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Solbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Solbert family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Solbert's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Solbert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Solbert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Solbert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Solbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solbert 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Solbert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Solbert. For the veterans among your Solbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solbert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Solbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Solbert in 1969 was 67, and 82 in 2001.

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