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Shirilla Family History

Shirilla Name Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Širilla: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Chirillo, Parrilla, Shinall, Fairall, Sevilla, Brilla, Petrilla

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Where is the Shirilla family from?

You can see how Shirilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shirilla families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Shirilla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shirilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shirilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shirilla. 38% of Shirilla men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    38%
  • Labor
    32%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Baker
    13%
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Shirilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirilla 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shirilla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Shirilla. For the veterans among your Shirilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirilla lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shirilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shirilla in 1950 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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