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Shilstone Family History

Shilstone Surname Meaning

see Shilston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shilstone family from?

You can see how Shilstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Shilstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Shilstone families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Shilstone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shilstone families in 1891.
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What did your Shilstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shilstone. 78% of Shilstone 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
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

What Shilstone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Shilstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilstone 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Shilstone. 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 74 military records available for the last name Shilstone. For the veterans among your Shilstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilstone lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shilstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shilstone in 1967 was 58, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilstone 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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