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Shilan Family History

Shilan 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: Shan, Shima, Milan, Shin, Shean, Selan, Silas, Shahan, Holan, Phelan

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Where is the Shilan family from?

You can see how Shilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shilan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Shilan families living in Durham. This was about 91% of all the recorded Shilan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Shilan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilan 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 Shilan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shilan. 100% of Shilan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shilan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Shilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilan 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Shilan. 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 76 military records available for the last name Shilan. For the veterans among your Shilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Shilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shilan in 1966 was 70, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shilan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilan 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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