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Shlor Family History

Shlor 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: Shor, Shelor, Thor, Ohler, Shao, Solar, Shore, Soler, Schoor, Flor

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Where is the Shlor family from?

You can see how Shlor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shlor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Shlor families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlor's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Shlor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlor 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 105 census records available for the last name Shlor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlor 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Shlor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shlor. For the veterans among your Shlor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlor 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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