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Shuby Family History

Shuby 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: Shub, Shuba, Shuey, Saxby, Hubby, Shu, Chubb, Study, Sorby, Chudy

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Where is the Shuby family from?

You can see how Shuby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shuby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shuby families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shuby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shuby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shuby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Shuby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuby 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Shuby. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shuby. For the veterans among your Shuby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuby lifespan?

Average Shuby life expectancy in 1970 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuby 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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