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Shilstone Family History

Shilstone Name Meaning

see Shilston .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hailstone, Hilton, Chilton, Whiston, Holston, Whetstone, Shelton

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Where is the Shilstone family from?

You can see how Shilstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Shilstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 3 Shilstone families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shilstone's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shilstone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shilstone ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Shilstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilstone 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Shilstone. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Shilstone. For the veterans among your Shilstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilstone lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shilstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shilstone in 1967 was 58, and 92 in 2003.

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