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Solloway Family History

Solloway Surname Meaning

English and Jewish (American): variant of Soloway.

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


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Where is the Solloway family from?

You can see how Solloway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solloway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Solloway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Solloway families living in British Columbia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Solloway's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Solloway families in 1911.
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What did your Solloway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solloway. 12% of Solloway men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Solloway women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Solloway were Attendant and Waitress.

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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
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Solloway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Solloway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solloway 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Solloway. 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 433 military records available for the last name Solloway. For the veterans among your Solloway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solloway lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Solloway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Solloway in 1961 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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