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Shoals Family History

Shoals Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Scholz.

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


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Where is the Shoals family from?

You can see how Shoals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoals family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoals families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shoals families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shoals's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shoals families in 1891.
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What did your Shoals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoals. 39% of Shoals men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Shoals women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shoals were Farm and Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shoals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoals 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Shoals. 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 730 military records available for the last name Shoals. For the veterans among your Shoals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoals lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shoals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shoals in 1955 was 40, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoals 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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