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Shuell Family History

Shuell 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: Shell, Shull, Suell, Shiell, Hell, Sell, Sewell, Shield, Truell

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Where is the Shuell family from?

You can see how Shuell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Shuell families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Shuell's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Shuell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shuell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shuell. 100% of Shuell men worked as a Solicitor and 100% of Shuell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shuell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shuell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuell 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Shuell. 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 206 military records available for the last name Shuell. For the veterans among your Shuell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Shuell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shuell in 1961 was 53, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuell 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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