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Solda Family History

Solda 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: Sola, Soldo, Golda, Soda, Bolda, Soldan, Holda, Bold, Sala, Gold

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Where is the Solda family from?

You can see how Solda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Solda family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Solda's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Solda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Solda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solda. 60% of Solda men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Solda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solda 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Solda. 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 41 military records available for the last name Solda. For the veterans among your Solda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solda lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Solda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Solda in 1968 was 67, and 92 in 2004.

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