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Shul Family History

Shul 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: Saul, Shu, Shum, Schul, Thul, Shub, Shult, Shaul, Shue, Shull

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Where is the Shul family from?

You can see how Shul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shul family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shul family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shul's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Shul families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shul. 25% of Shul men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Shul women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shul were Farmer and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shul 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Shul. 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 382 military records available for the last name Shul. For the veterans among your Shul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shul lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shul in 1967 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

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