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Shutley Family History

Shutley 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: Shatley, Sutley, Shetley, Shutler, Shurley, Huntley, Hurley, Huxley

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Where is the Shutley family from?

You can see how Shutley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shutley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shutley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Shutley families living in Georgia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shutley's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Shutley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shutley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shutley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shutley. 100% of Shutley men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Shutley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shutley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shutley. 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 36 military records available for the last name Shutley. For the veterans among your Shutley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shutley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shutley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shutley in 1968 was 84, and 58 in 2004.

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