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Solsten Family History

Solsten 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: Holsten, Olsen, Colston, Rolston, Osten, Holten, Holstein, Holston

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Where is the Solsten family from?

You can see how Solsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solsten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Solsten families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Solsten's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Solsten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Solsten ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Solsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solsten 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Solsten. 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 23 military records available for the last name Solsten. For the veterans among your Solsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solsten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Solsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Solsten in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2001.

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