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Shalett Family History

Shalett 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: Hazlett, Scarlett, Shaler, Hamlett, Hallett, Sharrett, Shales, Hulett

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Where is the Shalett family from?

You can see how Shalett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shalett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Shalett families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shalett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalett 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 132 census records available for the last name Shalett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalett 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Shalett. 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 58 military records available for the last name Shalett. For the veterans among your Shalett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shalett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shalett in 1964 was 57, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalett 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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