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Shulenburg Family History

Shulenburg 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: Schulenburg, Schulenberg, Dillenburg, Hanenburg, Hillenburg

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Where is the Shulenburg family from?

You can see how Shulenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shulenburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shulenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shulenburg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shulenburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shulenburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shulenburg 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 Shulenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shulenburg. 50% of Shulenburg men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Shulenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Shulenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shulenburg 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Shulenburg. 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 159 military records available for the last name Shulenburg. For the veterans among your Shulenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shulenburg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shulenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shulenburg in 1963 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shulenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shulenburg 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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