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Shutleff Family History

Shutleff 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: Shurtleff, Shutler, Shurtliff, Sutliff, Sheff, Steff, Shatley, Shuler

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Where is the Shutleff family from?

You can see how Shutleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shutleff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shutleff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shutleff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shutleff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shutleff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shutleff 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 114 census records available for the last name Shutleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shutleff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shutleff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shutleff. For the veterans among your Shutleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shutleff lifespan?

Average Shutleff life expectancy in 1982 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shutleff 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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