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Shailor Family History

Shailor 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: Sailor, Shakoor, Sharlow, Shaler, Tailor, Shelor, Saylor, Bailor

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Where is the Shailor family from?

You can see how Shailor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shailor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shailor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shailor family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Shailor's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Shailor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shailor 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 Shailor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shailor. 100% of Shailor women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Shailor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Shailor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shailor 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shailor. 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 68 military records available for the last name Shailor. For the veterans among your Shailor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shailor lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Shailor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shailor in 1948 was 49, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shailor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shailor 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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