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Schruhl Family History

Schruhl 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: Schmuhl, Schaul, Schul, Schuh, Schrum, Schmehl, Schull, Schroll

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Where is the Schruhl family from?

You can see how Schruhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schruhl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schruhl families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schruhl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schruhl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schruhl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schruhl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Schruhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schruhl 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Schruhl. 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 61 military records available for the last name Schruhl. For the veterans among your Schruhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schruhl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Schruhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schruhl in 1969 was 67, and 65 in 2004.

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