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Sholander Family History

Sholander 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: Sjolander, Shelander, Bolander, Sealander, Helander, Kolander

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Where is the Sholander family from?

You can see how Sholander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sholander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sholander families living in Michigan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sholander's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sholander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholander 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 Sholander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sholander. 43% of Sholander men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

What Sholander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Sholander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholander 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sholander. 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 51 military records available for the last name Sholander. For the veterans among your Sholander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sholander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sholander in 1964 was 71, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sholander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholander 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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