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Shilda Family History

Shilda 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: Child, Shima, Shields, Schild, Shield, Hild, Shimada, Ishida, Shiba

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Where is the Shilda family from?

You can see how Shilda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shilda family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shilda's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Shilda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilda 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 74 census records available for the last name Shilda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilda 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shilda. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shilda. For the veterans among your Shilda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilda lifespan?

Average Shilda life expectancy in 1986 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilda 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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