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Shillito Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Shellito .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Shellito, Phillis, Stillion, Shill, Stilling, Schilling, Hillian

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Where is the Shillito family from?

You can see how Shillito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shillito family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shillito families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Shillito family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shillito's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Shillito families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shillito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shillito ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shillito. 100% of Shillito men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Shillito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shillito 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shillito. 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 881 military records available for the last name Shillito. For the veterans among your Shillito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shillito lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Shillito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shillito in 1954 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

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