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Sholefield Family History

Sholefield 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: Holifield, Holyfield, Shenefield, Scholfield, Sheffield, Hollifield

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Where is the Sholefield family from?

You can see how Sholefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholefield family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sholefield families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sholefield's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sholefield families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Sholefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholefield 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sholefield. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sholefield. For the veterans among your Sholefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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