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Shular Family History

Shular Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schuler (compare Shuler ) and variant of Jewish Shuler . Americanized form of Slovenian Šular which is a variant of Šolar (see Solar ) and Šuler (see Shuler ).

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


Similar surnames: Shuler, Sclar, Shugar, Shultz, Shuman, Shults, Sholar, Shuter, Sheler

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Where is the Shular family from?

You can see how Shular families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shular family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shular families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Shular families living in South Carolina. This was about 42% of all the recorded Shular's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Shular families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shular surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shular ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shular. 36% of Shular men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Shular women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shular were Hired and Maid. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Hired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shular. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shular 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Shular. 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 513 military records available for the last name Shular. For the veterans among your Shular ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shular lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shular life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shular in 1964 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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