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Sholley Family History

Sholley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Scholle or Schaller.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sholley family from?

You can see how Sholley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sholley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sholley family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sholley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Sholley families in 1891.
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What did your Sholley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sholley. 57% of Sholley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sholley women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sholley were Brakeman and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Brakeman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Sholley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sholley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholley 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sholley. 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 329 military records available for the last name Sholley. For the veterans among your Sholley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sholley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sholley in 1944 was 46, and 66 in 2004.

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