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Solowski Family History

Solowski Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Borowski, Sadowski, Solinski, Osowski, Orlowski, Kozlowski, Slomski

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Where is the Solowski family from?

You can see how Solowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Solowski family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Solowski's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Solowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solowski 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 Solowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solowski. 100% of Solowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Solowski women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Solowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Solowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solowski 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Solowski. 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 69 military records available for the last name Solowski. For the veterans among your Solowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solowski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Solowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Solowski in 1958 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solowski 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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