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Sholes Family History

Sholes Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Scholes . Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Scholz .

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


Similar surnames: Showen, Toles, Swopes, Scholes, Scoles, Noles, Hales, Ahles, Wholey

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Where is the Sholes family from?

You can see how Sholes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sholes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sholes families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sholes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sholes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sholes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sholes. 100% of Sholes 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Sholes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholes 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Sholes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sholes. For the veterans among your Sholes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sholes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sholes in 1950 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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