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Shuther Family History

Shuther 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: Shutter, Souther, Shutler, Shuter, Suther, Huther, Hutter, Schutter

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Where is the Shuther family from?

You can see how Shuther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuther family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shuther families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Shuther family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shuther's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Shuther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuther 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 35 census records available for the last name Shuther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuther 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shuther. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shuther. For the veterans among your Shuther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuther lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuther 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shuther

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