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Should Family History

Should 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: Mould, Shield, Hold, Houle, Shoun, Shoup, Soule, Sholl, Skold, Shoupe

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Where is the Should family from?

You can see how Should families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Should family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Should families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Should families living in Worcestershire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Should's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Should families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Should 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Should. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Should 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Should. 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 129 military records available for the last name Should. For the veterans among your Should ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Should lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Should life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Should in 1989 was 50, and 63 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Should 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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