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Shilar Family History

Shilar 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: Sholar, Shular, Shivar, Shirar, Vilar, Shima, Solar, Silas, Smolar

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Where is the Shilar family from?

You can see how Shilar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shilar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Shilar families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Shilar's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Shilar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilar 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 56 census records available for the last name Shilar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shilar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shilar. For the veterans among your Shilar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilar lifespan?

Average Shilar life expectancy in 1976 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilar 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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