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Scholle Family History

Scholle Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Scholl 1 and

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scholle family from?

You can see how Scholle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scholle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scholle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Scholle families living in Cardiganshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Scholle's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Scholle families in 1891.
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What did your Scholle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scholle. 35% of Scholle men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Scholle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scholle were Owner and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Owner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

What Scholle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scholle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scholle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scholle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scholle. For the veterans among your Scholle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scholle lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Scholle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scholle in 1941 was 45, and 88 in 2004.

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