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Solinger Family History

Solinger Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Solingen in the Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Solinger family from?

You can see how Solinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Solinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Solinger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Solinger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Solinger families in 1911.
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What did your Solinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solinger. 17% of Solinger men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Solinger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Solinger were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Solinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Solinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solinger 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Solinger. 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 677 military records available for the last name Solinger. For the veterans among your Solinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solinger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Solinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Solinger in 1952 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solinger 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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