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Shaull Family History

Shaull Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schaul or Scholl and Jewish Shaul .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Shall, Shull, Sholl, Shell, Schaul, Paull, Schull, Shult, Shamel

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Where is the Shaull family from?

You can see how Shaull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaull family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaull families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 82 Shaull families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shaull's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shaull families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaull surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaull ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaull. 37% of Shaull men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Shaull women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaull were Farming and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shaull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaull 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Shaull. 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 734 military records available for the last name Shaull. For the veterans among your Shaull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaull lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shaull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shaull in 1956 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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