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Schuttler Family History

Schuttler Surname Meaning

German (Schüttler; Lower Silesia): habitational name for someone from Schüttlau in Guhrau district.

North German (Schüttler): variant of Schuessler.

German: occupational name from Middle High German schüttelen ‘to shake’ for someone who shakes fruit or acorns from trees.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schuttler family from?

You can see how Schuttler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuttler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuttler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schuttler family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schuttler's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Schuttler families in 1891.
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What did your Schuttler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuttler. 35% of Schuttler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schuttler women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuttler were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Baker
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Telephone Operator
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Schuttler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schuttler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuttler 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Schuttler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schuttler. For the veterans among your Schuttler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuttler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schuttler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schuttler in 1961 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuttler 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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