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Shue Family History

Shue Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schuh or Schue.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 薛 see Xue.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 舒 see Shu.

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


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Where is the Shue family from?

You can see how Shue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Shue families living in Essex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Shue's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Shue families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shue 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 Shue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shue. 21% of Shue men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Shue women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shue were Carpenter 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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Shue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Shue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shue 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shue. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Shue. For the veterans among your Shue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shue lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Shue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shue in 1951 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shue 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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