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Solesbee Family History

Solesbee Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Soulsby.

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


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Where is the Solesbee family from?

You can see how Solesbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solesbee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Solesbee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Solesbee families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Solesbee's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Solesbee families in 1880.
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What did your Solesbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Orange Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solesbee. 46% of Solesbee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Solesbee women worked as an Orange Packer.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Orange Packer
    100%

What Solesbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Solesbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solesbee 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Solesbee. 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 343 military records available for the last name Solesbee. For the veterans among your Solesbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solesbee lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Solesbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Solesbee in 1944 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solesbee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solesbee 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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