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Shallah Family History

Shallah 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: Hallam, Halla, Hallas, Salah, Spalla, Bhalla, Scallan, Shall, Atallah

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Where is the Shallah family from?

You can see how Shallah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shallah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shallah families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shallah family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shallah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shallah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shallah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shallah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Shallah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shallah 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Shallah. 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 23 military records available for the last name Shallah. For the veterans among your Shallah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shallah lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Shallah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shallah in 1967 was 21, and 70 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shallah 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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