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Solter Name Meaning

North German (mainly Sölter):: occupational name from Middle Low German solter ‘salt worker salt seller’. habitational name for someone from Solt or Soltau in Lower Saxony. Compare Soelter .

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


Similar surnames: Soltero, Soller, Soler, Lotter, Horter, Stelter, Sommer, Loller

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Where is the Solter family from?

You can see how Solter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Solter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Solter families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Solter's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Solter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Solter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solter. 27% of Solter men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Solter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Solter were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Cigar Maker
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Solter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solter 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Solter. 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 534 military records available for the last name Solter. For the veterans among your Solter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solter lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Solter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Solter in 1941 was 41, and 91 in 2004.

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