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Shoufler Family History

Shoufler 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: Hoefler, Sheffler, Shuler, Haufler, Snouffer, Schaufler, Shutler

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Where is the Shoufler family from?

You can see how Shoufler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoufler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoufler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Shoufler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shoufler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shoufler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoufler 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 Shoufler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shoufler. 100% of Shoufler men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Shoufler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Shoufler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoufler 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shoufler. 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 66 military records available for the last name Shoufler. For the veterans among your Shoufler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoufler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shoufler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shoufler in 1967 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoufler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoufler 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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