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Shl Family History

Shl 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: Shi, Sol, Ahl, Shu, Ohl, Sha, Uhl, Shy, Sohl, Suhl

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Where is the Shl family from?

You can see how Shl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shl family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shl 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 109 census records available for the last name Shl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shl 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shl. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shl. For the veterans among your Shl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shl lifespan?

Average Shl life expectancy in 1979 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shl 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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