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Sholeman Family History

Sholeman 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: Holeman, Coleman, Eshleman, Holdman, Goleman, Holman, Shireman

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Where is the Sholeman family from?

You can see how Sholeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholeman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sholeman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Sholeman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sholeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sholeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholeman 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 28 census records available for the last name Sholeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholeman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sholeman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sholeman. For the veterans among your Sholeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholeman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholeman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sholeman

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