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Solper Family History

Solper 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: Soler, Soller, Soper, Stolper, Wolper, Solter, Cooper, Seller, Sommer

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Where is the Solper family from?

You can see how Solper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Solper families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Solper's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Solper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Solper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solper. 100% of Solper men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Solper women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Solper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solper 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Solper. 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 92 military records available for the last name Solper. For the veterans among your Solper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solper lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Solper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Solper in 1967 was 68, and 88 in 2002.

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