Shless Family History

Shless 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: Sales, Schloss, Hess, Schleis, Gless, Siess, Pless, Sloss, Suess, Ahles

118	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
11	Immigration Records
69	Census and Voter Lists
76	Member Trees

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Where is the Shless family from?

You can see how Shless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shless family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shless families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shless's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shless families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shless 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 Record

There are 69 census records available for the last name Shless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shless census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Shless. 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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Military Records

There are 8 military records available for the last name Shless. For the veterans among your Shless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shless lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Shless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shless in 1965 was 65, and 33 in 2002.

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Shless Surname Meaning

Where is the Shless family from?

What Shless family records will you find?

What is the average Shless lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Shless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shless in 1965 was 65, and 33 in 2002.

Shless Family History

Shless Surname Meaning

282 record(s) for Shless

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What is the average Shless lifespan?

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Shless Surname Meaning

282 record(s) for Shless

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Where is the Shless family from?

What Shless family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Shless family history

What is the average Shless lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shless family tree

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