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Shyu Family History

Shyu Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 徐 and 許 see Xu 1 and

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


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What did your Shyu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shyu. 100% of Shyu men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Shyu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shyu 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Shyu. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shyu. For the veterans among your Shyu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shyu lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Shyu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shyu in 1982 was 34, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shyu 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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