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Sholdes Family History

Sholdes 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: Sholes, Holder, Rhodes, Holmes, Hodes, Shoulders, Scholes, Soltes

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Where is the Sholdes family from?

You can see how Sholdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholdes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sholdes family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Sholdes's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sholdes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholdes 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 39 census records available for the last name Sholdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholdes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sholdes. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sholdes. For the veterans among your Sholdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholdes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Sholdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sholdes in 1976 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholdes 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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