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Soltero Family History

Soltero Name Meaning

Spanish: nickname from soltero ‘journeyman bachelor’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Solter, Somero, Soller, Botero, Sotelo, Otero, Montero, Loller

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Where is the Soltero family from?

You can see how Soltero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soltero family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soltero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Soltero families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Soltero's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Soltero families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soltero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soltero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soltero. 74% of Soltero men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Soltero women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soltero were Farm Laborer and 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
    74%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Soltero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soltero 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Soltero. 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 219 military records available for the last name Soltero. For the veterans among your Soltero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soltero lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soltero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Soltero in 1963 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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