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Shilo Family History

Shilo Surname Meaning

Ukrainian (standard transliteration Shylo) and Jewish (from Ukraine): metonymic occupational name for a cobbler from shylo ‘awl’ or for someone who used that instrument in his trade.

Americanized form of Polish Szyło, a variant of Szydło ‘awl’ (see Szydlo), a cognate of 1 above.

Americanized form of German Schilo, a surname of ultimately Polish (see 2 above) or Sorbian origin (see Schillo).

Jewish (Israeli): variant of Shiloh.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Shilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shilo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Shilo families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shilo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Shilo families in 1911.
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What did your Shilo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shilo. 100% of Shilo men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Shilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilo 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Shilo. 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 157 military records available for the last name Shilo. For the veterans among your Shilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shilo in 1963 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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