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Sholtus Family History

Sholtus 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: Sholtis, Soltes, Shilts, Sholty, Soltis, Soltys, Shultis, Scholtes

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Where is the Sholtus family from?

You can see how Sholtus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholtus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sholtus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Sholtus families living in New York. This was about 96% of all the recorded Sholtus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sholtus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Sholtus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholtus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sholtus. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sholtus. For the veterans among your Sholtus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholtus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Sholtus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sholtus in 1964 was 71, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sholtus 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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