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Shuldt Family History

Shuldt 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: Shult, Schuldt, Hulst, Sundt, Shutt, Shuart, Shuler, Sult, Hundt

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Where is the Shuldt family from?

You can see how Shuldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuldt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shuldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Shuldt families living in Ayrshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shuldt's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Shuldt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuldt 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 Shuldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shuldt. 72% of Shuldt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shuldt women worked as a Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Shuldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Shuldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuldt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shuldt. 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 92 military records available for the last name Shuldt. For the veterans among your Shuldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuldt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Shuldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shuldt in 1973 was 82, and 72 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuldt 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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