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Sholem Family History

Sholem 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: Solem, Sholes, Holm, Hole, Shore, Soler, Sole, Stolen, Salem, Shoe

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Where is the Sholem family from?

You can see how Sholem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sholem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sholem families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sholem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sholem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholem 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 212 census records available for the last name Sholem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholem 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Sholem. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sholem. For the veterans among your Sholem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholem lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Sholem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sholem in 1974 was 61, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholem 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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