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Sholdt Family History

Sholdt 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: Holdt, Stoldt, Holt, Hold, Soldo, Short, Dhondt, Holst, Sholar, Shott

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Where is the Sholdt family from?

You can see how Sholdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholdt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sholdt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sholdt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Sholdt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sholdt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholdt 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 70 census records available for the last name Sholdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholdt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sholdt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sholdt. For the veterans among your Sholdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholdt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Sholdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sholdt in 1971 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholdt 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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