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Shilby Family History

Shilby 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: Shelby, Hilby, Shiley, Wilby, Kilby, Whitby, Selby, Shipley, Smiley

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Where is the Shilby family from?

You can see how Shilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shilby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shilby family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shilby's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Shilby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilby 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 Shilby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shilby. 67% of Shilby men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shilby women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Shilby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Shilby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilby 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shilby. 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 41 military records available for the last name Shilby. For the veterans among your Shilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Shilby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shilby in 1968 was 66, and 66 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shilby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilby 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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