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Shuhy Family History

Shuhy 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: Shuey, Suhy, Shah, Sheehy, Shu, Huhn, Study, Chudy, Suhr, Shutt

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Where is the Shuhy family from?

You can see how Shuhy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuhy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shuhy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Shuhy families living in Iowa. This was about 39% of all the recorded Shuhy's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shuhy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuhy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shuhy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Shuhy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuhy 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Shuhy. 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 80 military records available for the last name Shuhy. For the veterans among your Shuhy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuhy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Shuhy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Shuhy in 1967 was 77, and 74 in 1991.

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