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Scholtens Family History

Scholtens Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Scholten.

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


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Where is the Scholtens family from?

You can see how Scholtens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scholtens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scholtens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Scholtens family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scholtens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scholtens families in 1891.
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What did your Scholtens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scholtens. 48% of Scholtens men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    48%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Butcher
    11%
  • Helper On Furnces
    11%

What Scholtens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Scholtens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scholtens 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Scholtens. 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 107 military records available for the last name Scholtens. For the veterans among your Scholtens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scholtens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Scholtens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scholtens in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scholtens 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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