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Solovay Family History

Solovay 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: Soloway, Slovak, Solway, Solloway, Soliday, Soloman, Alloway, Oliva

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Where is the Solovay family from?

You can see how Solovay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solovay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Solovay families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Solovay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Solovay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solovay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Solovay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solovay. 50% of Solovay 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
    50%
  • Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Solovay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solovay 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Solovay. 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 83 military records available for the last name Solovay. For the veterans among your Solovay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solovay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Solovay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Solovay in 1968 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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