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Shlaw Family History

Shlaw 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: Shaw, Shan, Sala, Shah, Shao, Solar, Salas, Haw, Shad, Sham

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Where is the Shlaw family from?

You can see how Shlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlaw family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Shlaw family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlaw's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Shlaw families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Shlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlaw 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shlaw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shlaw. For the veterans among your Shlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlaw lifespan?

Average Shlaw life expectancy in 1983 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlaw 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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