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Soleau Family History

Soleau 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: Soileau, Soltau, Solar, Soler, Sole, Sola, Boileau, Olea, Solan

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Where is the Soleau family from?

You can see how Soleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soleau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Soleau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Soleau families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Soleau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Soleau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soleau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soleau. 100% of Soleau men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Soleau women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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What Soleau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Soleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soleau 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Soleau. 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 171 military records available for the last name Soleau. For the veterans among your Soleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soleau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Soleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Soleau in 1966 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

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