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Shisila Family History

Shisila 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: Sibila, Shirilla, Shima, Shibata, Shield, Siska, Shimizu, Shibuya

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Where is the Shisila family from?

You can see how Shisila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shisila family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shisila families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Shisila family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shisila's in USA. California had the highest population of Shisila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shisila 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 Shisila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shisila. 50% of Shisila men worked as an Operator and 100% of Shisila women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Shisila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Shisila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shisila 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shisila. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shisila. For the veterans among your Shisila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shisila lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Shisila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shisila in 1981 was 60, and 71 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shisila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shisila 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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