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Solander Family History

Solander Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name composed of the element sol ‘sun’ (also from placenames such as Solberg).

The suffix -ander is derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Solander family from?

You can see how Solander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Solander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Solander families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Solander's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Solander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Solander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solander. 24% of Solander men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    16%

What Solander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Solander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solander 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Solander. 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 101 military records available for the last name Solander. For the veterans among your Solander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solander lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Solander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Solander in 1953 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solander ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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