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Shoulds Family History

Shoulds 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: Shoults, Shields, Shoulders, Shults, Shaulis, Soules, Soulis, Sholes

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Where is the Shoulds family from?

You can see how Shoulds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoulds family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoulds families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Shoulds families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoulds's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Shoulds families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoulds 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 86 census records available for the last name Shoulds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoulds 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shoulds. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shoulds. For the veterans among your Shoulds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoulds lifespan?

Average Shoulds life expectancy in 1996 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoulds 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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