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Shuhl Family History

Shuhl 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: Stuhl, Suhl, Shull, Saul, Shah, Kuhl, Juhl, Shu, Huhn, Hehl

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Where is the Shuhl family from?

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

What did your Shuhl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Shuhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuhl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shuhl. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shuhl. For the veterans among your Shuhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuhl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Shuhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shuhl in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2001.

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