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Sholey Family History

Sholey 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: Smoley, Soley, Sholty, Shorey, Wholey, Sholes, Sholly, Sholley

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Where is the Sholey family from?

You can see how Sholey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sholey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sholey family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sholey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sholey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sholey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sholey. 34% of Sholey men worked as an Electrician.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electrician
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Sholey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Sholey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sholey. 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 47 military records available for the last name Sholey. For the veterans among your Sholey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Sholey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sholey in 1952 was 50, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholey 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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