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Scholten Family History

Scholten Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: patronymic from the status name Scholte ‘village headman’ a variant of Schulte.

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


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Where is the Scholten family from?

You can see how Scholten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scholten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scholten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Scholten families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Scholten's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Scholten families in 1891.
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What did your Scholten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scholten. 100% of Scholten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Scholten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scholten 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Scholten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Scholten. For the veterans among your Scholten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scholten lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Scholten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scholten in 1953 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scholten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scholten 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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