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Shouldis Family History

Shouldis 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: Shoulders, Sholtis, Shultis, Shaulis, Soulis, Shoults, Solis, Shields

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Where is the Shouldis family from?

You can see how Shouldis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shouldis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shouldis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Shouldis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shouldis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shouldis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shouldis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shouldis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Counter Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shouldis. 37% of Shouldis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shouldis women worked as a Counter Girl.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Chauffeur
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Counter Girl
    100%

What Shouldis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Shouldis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shouldis 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Shouldis. 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 251 military records available for the last name Shouldis. For the veterans among your Shouldis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shouldis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shouldis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shouldis in 1955 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shouldis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shouldis 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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