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Scholtes Family History

Scholtes Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schultes ‘village headman’ (see Schultheis).

Dutch: patronymic from the status name Scholte ‘village headman’ a variant of Schulte.

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


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Where is the Scholtes family from?

You can see how Scholtes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scholtes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scholtes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Scholtes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scholtes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scholtes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scholtes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scholtes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scholtes. 15% of Scholtes men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Scholtes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scholtes were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Scholtes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scholtes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scholtes 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Scholtes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 619 military records available for the last name Scholtes. For the veterans among your Scholtes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scholtes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Scholtes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Scholtes in 1957 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scholtes 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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