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Sholand Family History

Sholand 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: Soland, Holland, Boland, Ashland, Solano, Hoyland, Hyland, Voland

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Where is the Sholand family from?

You can see how Sholand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sholand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sholand families living in Michigan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sholand's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sholand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholand 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 Sholand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sholand. 100% of Sholand men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

What Sholand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Sholand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholand 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sholand. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sholand. For the veterans among your Sholand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Sholand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sholand in 1964 was 83, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sholand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholand 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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