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Shuett Family History

Shuett 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: Huett, Shutt, Schuett, Hutt, Shetty, Schuetz, Scutt, Syrett, Swett

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Where is the Shuett family from?

You can see how Shuett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Shuett families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shuett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shuett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuett 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 Shuett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shuett. 38% of Shuett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shuett women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Shuett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Shuett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuett 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shuett. 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 57 military records available for the last name Shuett. For the veterans among your Shuett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuett lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Shuett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shuett in 1978 was 83, and 97 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shuett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuett 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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