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Solie Name Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Sollie .

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


Similar surnames: Volle, Sollie, Sole, Colie, Sorlie, Sobie, Jolie, Soliz, Soucie, Soll

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Where is the Solie family from?

You can see how Solie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Solie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Solie families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Solie's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Solie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Solie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Fisherman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Solie. 82% of Solie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Solie women worked as a Fisherman. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Solie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solie 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Solie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 507 military records available for the last name Solie. For the veterans among your Solie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Solie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Solie in 1959 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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