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Shillenburg Family History

Shillenburg 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: Hillenburg, Dillenburg, Shillingburg, Hilgenberg, Schellenberg

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Where is the Shillenburg family from?

You can see how Shillenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shillenburg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shillenburg families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shillenburg's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shillenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shillenburg 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 59 census records available for the last name Shillenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shillenburg 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 Shillenburg. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shillenburg. For the veterans among your Shillenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shillenburg lifespan?

Average Shillenburg life expectancy in 1982 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shillenburg 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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