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Sholas Family History

Sholas 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: Sholar, Sholes, Thomas, Solis, Solar, Salas, Sola, Smola, Silas

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Where is the Sholas family from?

You can see how Sholas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sholas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Sholas families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sholas's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sholas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Sholas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sholas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sholas. For the veterans among your Sholas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Sholas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sholas in 1975 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholas 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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