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Scholin Family History

Scholin 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: Schelin, Chopin, Scholl, Schein, Schlein, Schoen, Scholer, Scholes

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Where is the Scholin family from?

You can see how Scholin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scholin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scholin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Scholin families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Scholin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Scholin families in 1880.
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What did your Scholin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scholin. 50% of Scholin men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Scholin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scholin were Inspector and Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Inspector
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Scholin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scholin 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Scholin. 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 86 military records available for the last name Scholin. For the veterans among your Scholin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scholin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scholin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Scholin in 1963 was 75, and 60 in 2004.

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