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Shuh Family History

Shuh 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: Shah, Shu, Shum, Schuh, Suh, Shub, Shue, Shur, Huh, Shih

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Where is the Shuh family from?

You can see how Shuh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Shuh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shuh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shuh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuh 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 Shuh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shuh. 100% of Shuh men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shuh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shuh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuh 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Shuh. 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 203 military records available for the last name Shuh. For the veterans among your Shuh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shuh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shuh in 1966 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shuh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuh 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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