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Shoults Family History

Shoults Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch or German Schulz and Schultz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shoults family from?

You can see how Shoults families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoults family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoults families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Shoults families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shoults's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shoults families in 1891.
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What did your Shoults ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shoults. 100% of Shoults women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shoults. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoults 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Shoults. 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 954 military records available for the last name Shoults. For the veterans among your Shoults ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoults lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Shoults life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shoults in 1947 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoults

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoults 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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