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Shiloff Family History

Shiloff 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: Shroff, Stoloff, Shiff, Soloff, Shoff, Sieloff, Hoff, Orloff, Stiff

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Where is the Shiloff family from?

You can see how Shiloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shiloff family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shiloff's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Shiloff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiloff 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 Shiloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Body Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shiloff. 100% of Shiloff men worked as a Body Maker.

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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

  • Body Maker
    100%

What Shiloff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Shiloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiloff 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Shiloff. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shiloff. For the veterans among your Shiloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiloff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shiloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shiloff in 1965 was 64, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiloff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiloff 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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