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Shillem Family History

Shillem 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: Shiller, Spiller, Hillen, Hille, Hiller, Spille, Hellem, Shipley

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Where is the Shillem family from?

You can see how Shillem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shillem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shillem families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shillem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shillem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shillem 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 35 census records available for the last name Shillem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shillem 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shillem. 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 49 military records available for the last name Shillem. For the veterans among your Shillem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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