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Shiland Family History

Shiland 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: Hiland, Ashland, Hyland, Heiland, Ohland, Selland, Soland, Piland

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Where is the Shiland family from?

You can see how Shiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Shiland families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiland's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Shiland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiland 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 Shiland ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Shiland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Shiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiland 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Shiland. 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 95 military records available for the last name Shiland. For the veterans among your Shiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Shiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shiland in 1966 was 76, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiland 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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