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Shoolbrand Family History

Shoolbrand 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: Holland, Hoyland, Scotland, Schoolcraft, Hovland, Soland, Hogland

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Where is the Shoolbrand family from?

You can see how Shoolbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoolbrand family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Shoolbrand families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Shoolbrand families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoolbrand's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Shoolbrand families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Shoolbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoolbrand 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 Shoolbrand. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shoolbrand. For the veterans among your Shoolbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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