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Soloman Family History

Soloman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Solomon.

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


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Where is the Soloman family from?

You can see how Soloman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soloman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soloman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 108 Soloman families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Soloman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Soloman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soloman 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 Soloman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Soloman. 52% of Soloman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Soloman women worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Merchant
    9%
  • Tinsmith
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Soloman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Soloman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soloman 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Soloman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Soloman. For the veterans among your Soloman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soloman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Soloman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Soloman in 1951 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soloman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soloman 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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