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Sholom Family History

Sholom 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: Shalom, Holm, Shoop, Holum, Sholar, Sholty, Solum, Sholl, Solow

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Where is the Sholom family from?

You can see how Sholom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sholom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sholom families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sholom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sholom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholom 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 224 census records available for the last name Sholom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholom 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Sholom. 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 Sholom. For the veterans among your Sholom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholom lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Sholom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sholom in 1975 was 73, and 40 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholom 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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