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Shillaire Family History

Shillaire Name 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: Hilaire, Hillary, Smillie, Spillane, Shilling, Hillard, Dallaire

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Where is the Shillaire family from?

You can see how Shillaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shillaire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shillaire families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shillaire's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shillaire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shillaire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shillaire ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shillaire ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Shillaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shillaire 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shillaire. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shillaire. For the veterans among your Shillaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shillaire lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shillaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shillaire in 1966 was 80, and 60 in 2004.

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