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Shule Family History

Shule 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: Schule, Sule, Shuler, Shute, Soule, Rhule, Shupe, Shult, Shue, Shull

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Where is the Shule family from?

You can see how Shule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shule family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shule families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shule families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shule's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shule families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shule 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Shule. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shule 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Shule. 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 121 military records available for the last name Shule. For the veterans among your Shule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shule lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Shule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shule in 1965 was 76, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shule 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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