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Shilen Family History

Shilen 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: Philen, Shiley, Shen, Shippen, Hillen, Shin, Stien, Stolen, Shine

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Where is the Shilen family from?

You can see how Shilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shilen families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Shilen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shilen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shilen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilen 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 63 census records available for the last name Shilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shilen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shilen. For the veterans among your Shilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shilen in 1964 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilen 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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