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Shylan Family History

Shylan 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: Hylan, Shan, Hyland, Shean, Selan, Shahan, Holan, Sylvan, Phelan

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Where is the Shylan family from?

You can see how Shylan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shylan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shylan families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Shylan families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shylan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Shylan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shylan 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 215 census records available for the last name Shylan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shylan 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Shylan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shylan. For the veterans among your Shylan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shylan lifespan?

Average Shylan life expectancy in 1973 was 78 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 Shylan 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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