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Shuffler Family History

Shuffler Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Schaufler.

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


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Where is the Shuffler family from?

You can see how Shuffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuffler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuffler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Shuffler family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Shuffler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Shuffler families in 1911.
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What did your Shuffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shuffler. 31% of Shuffler men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Shuffler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shuffler were Proprietor and Spinner.

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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
    22%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Spinner
    13%

What Shuffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shuffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuffler 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Shuffler. 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 554 military records available for the last name Shuffler. For the veterans among your Shuffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuffler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Shuffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shuffler in 1960 was 64, and 66 in 2004.

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