Researching John Shuker
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 559 people with the Shuker surname? In that year Shuker was ranked number 3020 for popularity in the UK. |

The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Shuker on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Shuker and the Shuker Family Tree
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 746 people with the Shuker surname in the UK? Shuker is now ranked number 3338 for popularity in the UK. |
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John Shuker
John Shuker (8 May 1942 – 29 December 2019) was an English professional footballer, notable for holding the club record of league appearances for Oxford United. He was with the club on their election to the Football League in 1962 and over the next 15 years played 478 times in the Second, Third and Fourth Divisions.
Shuker was born in Eccles, Greater Manchester. He joined Oxford in 1961, originally playing as a winger. He made his debut in August 1962 and went on to captain the side, playing in a variety of positions. He was awarded a testimonial in 1972, culminating in a match between Oxford and Manchester City at the Manor Ground on 5 May 1972.
His last game for Oxford came in April 1977.
He was a manager for Clanfield.
In May 2001, Shuker was appointed as Director of Football at Milton United. In August 2001, Shuker was appointed as manager of Hellenic League side Witney Academy, staying until February 2002 when the club folded after months after problems with player availability.
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