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Sholwell Family History

Sholwell 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: Showell, Shotwell, Howell, Colwell, Shortell, Shadwell, Stowell

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Where is the Sholwell family from?

You can see how Sholwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholwell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sholwell families living in New Jersey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sholwell's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sholwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholwell 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 108 census records available for the last name Sholwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholwell 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 Sholwell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sholwell. For the veterans among your Sholwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sholwell

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