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Shillum Family History

Shillum 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: Hallum, Shiller, Gillum, Shill, Hullum, Allum, Hill, Hallam, Spiller

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Where is the Shillum family from?

You can see how Shillum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shillum family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Shillum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Shillum families living in London. This was about 96% of all the recorded Shillum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shillum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shillum 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 Shillum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shillum. 85% of Shillum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

What Shillum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Shillum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shillum 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Shillum. 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 48 military records available for the last name Shillum. For the veterans among your Shillum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shillum lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Shillum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shillum in 1974 was 66, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shillum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shillum 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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