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Sholseth Family History

Sholseth 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: Helseth, Halseth, Roseth, Borseth, Hogsett, Stenseth, Shoesmith

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Where is the Sholseth family from?

You can see how Sholseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sholseth family living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sholseth's in USA. South Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sholseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholseth 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 50 census records available for the last name Sholseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholseth 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sholseth. 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 Sholseth. For the veterans among your Sholseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholseth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Sholseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sholseth in 1964 was 75, and 44 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholseth 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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