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Sholden Family History

Sholden 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: Holden, Shelden, Holder, Howden, Holten, Spoden, Sheldon, Kolden

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Where is the Sholden family from?

You can see how Sholden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Sholden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sholden family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sholden's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sholden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Sholden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholden 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sholden. 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 Sholden. For the veterans among your Sholden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Sholden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sholden in 1968 was 84, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholden 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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