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Sholmire Family History

Sholmire 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: Holme, Holmer, Shore, Thomure, Shire, Sheline, Sholar, Sollie

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Where is the Sholmire family from?

You can see how Sholmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholmire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sholmire family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sholmire's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sholmire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholmire 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 4 census records available for the last name Sholmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholmire 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sholmire. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sholmire. For the veterans among your Sholmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholmire lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sholmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sholmire in 1968 was 57, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sholmire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholmire 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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