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Shalewski Family History

Shalewski 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: Zalewski, Szablewski, Sulewski, Galewski, Malewski, Zaleski, Sadowski

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Where is the Shalewski family from?

You can see how Shalewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shalewski family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shalewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalewski 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 Shalewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shalewski. 100% of Shalewski 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 Shalewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Shalewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalewski 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 immigration records available for the last name Shalewski. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shalewski. For the veterans among your Shalewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalewski lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Shalewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shalewski in 1981 was 66, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shalewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalewski 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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