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Shalata Family History

Shalata 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: Salata, Shibata, Salama, Sgarlata, Salada, Sakata, Kalata, Halama

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Where is the Shalata family from?

You can see how Shalata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shalata families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shalata's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shalata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shalata ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shalata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Shalata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalata 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shalata. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shalata. For the veterans among your Shalata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalata lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shalata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shalata in 1964 was 54, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shalata

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalata 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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