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Shuit Family History

Shuit 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: Suit, Shutt, Stuit, Shult, Shi, Hunt, Hutt, Shim, Shu, Sui

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Where is the Shuit family from?

You can see how Shuit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shuit families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shuit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shuit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuit 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 360 census records available for the last name Shuit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuit 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shuit. 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 44 military records available for the last name Shuit. For the veterans among your Shuit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuit lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2001, in the United States, Shuit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shuit in 1949 was 43, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuit 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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