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Shailis Family History

Shailis 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: Shaulis, Hailes, Salis, Sallis, Shilts, Challis, Shales, Sheilds

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Where is the Shailis family from?

You can see how Shailis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shailis family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Shailis families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shailis's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Shailis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Shailis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shailis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shailis. 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 military records available for the last name Shailis. For the veterans among your Shailis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shailis

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