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Sholis Family History

Sholis 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: Solis, Sholtis, Sholes, Soli, Molis, Scholes, Salis, Sallis, Shilts

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Where is the Sholis family from?

You can see how Sholis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sholis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sholis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sholis's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Sholis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholis 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 Sholis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sholis. 100% of Sholis men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Sholis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sholis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sholis. For the veterans among your Sholis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholis lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Sholis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sholis in 1980 was 65, and 80 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholis 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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