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Shuler Family History

Shuler Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schuler . Americanized form of German Schuler . Americanized form of Slovenian Šuler itself a variant of Šolar (see Solar compare German Schuler ).

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


Similar surnames: Sheler, Shular, Shutler, Shuter, Schuler, Schuller, Shubert, Sher

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Where is the Shuler family from?

You can see how Shuler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Shuler families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Shuler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shuler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shuler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shuler. 67% of Shuler 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
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Shuler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shuler. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Shuler. For the veterans among your Shuler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuler lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Shuler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shuler in 1940 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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