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Shalansky Family History

Shalansky 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: Slansky, Lansky, Malinsky, Plansky, Polansky, Stransky, Shemanski

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Where is the Shalansky family from?

You can see how Shalansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shalansky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Shalansky families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalansky's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shalansky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shalansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Junk Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shalansky. 100% of Shalansky men worked as a Junk Dealer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Junk Dealer
    100%

What Shalansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Shalansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalansky 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shalansky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Shalansky. For the veterans among your Shalansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalansky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shalansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shalansky in 1963 was 76, and 58 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalansky 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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