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Shalit Family History

Shalit 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: Salim, Khalid, Shahid, Sharif, Halt, Salik, Khalil, Salis, Shafi

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Where is the Shalit family from?

You can see how Shalit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Shalit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shalit family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shalit's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shalit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalit 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 Shalit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shalit. 100% of Shalit men worked as a Printer and 100% of Shalit women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Printer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Shalit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Shalit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalit 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Shalit. 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 86 military records available for the last name Shalit. For the veterans among your Shalit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shalit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shalit in 1963 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalit 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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