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Shillue Family History

Shillue 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: Hille, Spille, Smillie, Schille, Shiller, Shill, Billue, Stille, Hill

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Where is the Shillue family from?

You can see how Shillue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shillue family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shillue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shillue family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shillue's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shillue families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shillue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shillue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Shillue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shillue 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shillue. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shillue. For the veterans among your Shillue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shillue lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Shillue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shillue in 1968 was 74, and 73 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shillue 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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