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Shulson Family History

Shulson 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: Sheldon, Shelton, Ohlson, Trulson, Hudson, Coulson, Paulson, Hulton

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Where is the Shulson family from?

You can see how Shulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shulson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shulson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shulson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shulson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shulson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shulson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shulson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shulson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Shulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shulson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shulson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shulson. For the veterans among your Shulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shulson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Shulson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shulson in 1963 was 72, and 95 in 1996.

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