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Saholt Family History

Saholt 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: Holt, Scholl, Schott, Marolt, Short, Salt, Shott, Sypolt, Sholty

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Saholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saholt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Saholt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Saholt. For the veterans among your Saholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saholt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Saholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Saholt in 1963 was 69, and 68 in 1989.

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