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Shallin Family History

Shallin 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: Hallin, Vallin, Chaplin, Halling, Ballin, Hamlin, Sellin, Salkin

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Where is the Shallin family from?

You can see how Shallin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shallin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shallin family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shallin's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Shallin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shallin 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 102 census records available for the last name Shallin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shallin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shallin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shallin. For the veterans among your Shallin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shallin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Shallin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shallin in 1973 was 81, and 92 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shallin 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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