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Shulan Family History

Shulan 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: Hulan, Shuman, Shular, Shulman, Shan, Susan, Human, Sultan, Hulin

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Where is the Shulan family from?

You can see how Shulan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shulan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shulan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shulan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shulan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shulan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shulan 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 Shulan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shulan. 60% of Shulan men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    60%
  • Restaurant Prop
    40%
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Shulan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shulan 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Shulan. 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 34 military records available for the last name Shulan. For the veterans among your Shulan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shulan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Shulan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shulan in 1971 was 56, and 81 in 2001.

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