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Shilander Family History

Shilander 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: Shelander, Sealander, Helander, Sjolander, Thelander, Mailander

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Where is the Shilander family from?

You can see how Shilander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shilander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shilander families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shilander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shilander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Shilander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilander 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shilander. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shilander. For the veterans among your Shilander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilander lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shilander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shilander in 1967 was 77, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilander 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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