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Schuhalter Family History

Schuhalter 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: Schowalter, Schutter, Schuler, Schaller, Schuster, Hochhalter

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Where is the Schuhalter family from?

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

What did your Schuhalter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Schuhalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuhalter 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Schuhalter. 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 18 military records available for the last name Schuhalter. For the veterans among your Schuhalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuhalter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Schuhalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schuhalter in 1973 was 82, and 93 in 1997.

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