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Shruell Family History

Shruell Surname 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: Spruell, Truell, Shortell, Shell, Showell, Shroll, Sorrell, Surrell

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Where is the Shruell family from?

You can see how Shruell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shruell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shruell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Shruell families living in North Carolina. This was about 73% of all the recorded Shruell's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Shruell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shruell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Shruell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shruell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shruell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Shruell. For the veterans among your Shruell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shruell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Shruell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shruell in 1961 was 58, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shruell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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