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Sholter Family History

Sholter 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: Holter, Shorter, Solter, Shooter, Holder, Halter, Bolter, Holten

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Where is the Sholter family from?

You can see how Sholter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sholter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sholter families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sholter's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Sholter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholter 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 Sholter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sholter. 100% of Sholter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sholter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Sholter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholter 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sholter. 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 60 military records available for the last name Sholter. For the veterans among your Sholter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sholter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sholter in 1962 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sholter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholter 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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