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Shilay Family History

Shilay 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: Shiley, Shima, Slay, Silas, Shipley, Shelby, Smiley, Shirley, Shirey

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Shilay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shilay. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shilay. For the veterans among your Shilay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Shilay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shilay in 1965 was 78, and 86 in 1991.

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