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Shufel Family History

Shufel 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: Shufelt, Schubel, Shuler, Shute, Teufel, Schudel, Shimel, Sheftel

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Where is the Shufel family from?

You can see how Shufel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shufel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shufel family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shufel's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Shufel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shufel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Shufel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shufel 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 immigration records available for the last name Shufel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shufel. For the veterans among your Shufel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shufel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Shufel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shufel in 1959 was 62, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shufel 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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