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Shalas Family History

Shalas 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: Salas, Halas, Shales, Sala, Sales, Scala, Haas, Scales, Havas, Sharaf

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Where is the Shalas family from?

You can see how Shalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shalas families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Shalas family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalas's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Shalas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalas 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 44 census records available for the last name Shalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalas 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shalas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shalas. For the veterans among your Shalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalas lifespan?

Average Shalas life expectancy in 1996 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalas 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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