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Shuller Family History

Shuller 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: Huller, Shuler, Schuller, Shiller, Shutler, Shaller, Stuller, Sheller

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Where is the Shuller family from?

You can see how Shuller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shuller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Shuller families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Shuller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shuller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuller 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 Shuller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shuller. 36% of Shuller men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Shuller women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shuller were Restaurant and Boarding.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Baker
    9%
  • Restaurant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Boarding
    29%

What Shuller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shuller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuller 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 Shuller. 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 223 military records available for the last name Shuller. For the veterans among your Shuller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shuller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shuller in 1964 was 80, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shuller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuller 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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