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Shullaw Family History

Shullaw 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: Sulla, Shukla, Shular, Shallow, Shulman, Shull, Sully, Stella, Hallam

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Where is the Shullaw family from?

You can see how Shullaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shullaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shullaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Shullaw families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shullaw's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shullaw families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shullaw 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 Shullaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shullaw. 50% of Shullaw men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Bartender
    50%

What Shullaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Shullaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shullaw 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Shullaw. 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 43 military records available for the last name Shullaw. For the veterans among your Shullaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shullaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shullaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shullaw in 1963 was 71, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shullaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shullaw 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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