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Shulem Family History

Shulem 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: Shuler, Schuler, Salem, Schule, Sule, Shum, Sulek, Shute, Shaler

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Shulem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shulem 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Shulem. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shulem. For the veterans among your Shulem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shulem lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Shulem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shulem in 1978 was 63, and 82 in 1990.

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