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Shuser Family History

Shuser 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: Shuster, Huser, Sauser, Shuler, Shuker, Shuter, Huber, Stuber

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Where is the Shuser family from?

You can see how Shuser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shuser family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shuser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shuser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuser 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 154 census records available for the last name Shuser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuser 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shuser. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shuser. For the veterans among your Shuser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuser lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Shuser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shuser in 1969 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuser 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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