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Shough Family History

Shough Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Schuch or Schoch or possibly Schau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shough family from?

You can see how Shough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shough family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Shough families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shough's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shough families in 1911.
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What did your Shough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shough. 31% of Shough men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shough women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shough were Clerk and 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Domestic Work
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shough 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Shough. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 441 military records available for the last name Shough. For the veterans among your Shough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shough lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shough in 1962 was 87, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shough 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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