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Shilladay Family History

Shilladay 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: Holladay, Halladay, Salladay, Hillary, Halliday, Shimada, Hallaway

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Where is the Shilladay family from?

You can see how Shilladay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilladay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shilladay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Shilladay families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shilladay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shilladay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilladay 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 Shilladay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shilladay. 100% of Shilladay 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 Shilladay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Shilladay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilladay 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Shilladay. 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 30 military records available for the last name Shilladay. For the veterans among your Shilladay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilladay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shilladay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shilladay in 1968 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shilladay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilladay 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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