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Showolter Family History

Showolter 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: Showalter, Schowalter, Shooter, Holter, Shorter, Hoelter, Howerter

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Where is the Showolter family from?

You can see how Showolter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Showolter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Showolter families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Showolter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Showolter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Showolter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Showolter 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 24 census records available for the last name Showolter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showolter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Showolter. 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 4 military records available for the last name Showolter. For the veterans among your Showolter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showolter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Showolter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Showolter in 1974 was 38, and 84 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Showolter 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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