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Sholiton Family History

Sholiton Name 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: Holton, Holston, Shotton, Shelton, Gholston, Hilton, Colston, Halton

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Where is the Sholiton family from?

You can see how Sholiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholiton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sholiton families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sholiton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sholiton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholiton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sholiton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sholiton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Sholiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholiton 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sholiton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Sholiton. For the veterans among your Sholiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholiton lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sholiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sholiton in 1954 was 31, and 89 in 2004.

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