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Shilson Family History

Shilson Name Meaning

see Shilston .

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


Similar surnames: Chilson, Philson, Hilson, Stilson, Hilton, Chilton, Sibson, Sheldon

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Where is the Shilson family from?

You can see how Shilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shilson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Shilson families living in Manitoba. This was about 78% of all the recorded Shilson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shilson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shilson. 82% of Shilson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Labourer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilson 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Shilson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 261 military records available for the last name Shilson. For the veterans among your Shilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shilson in 1956 was 41, and 47 in 2004.

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