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Shedlak Family History

Shedlak 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: Sedlak, Shedlock, Selak, Sedmak, Sedlack, Sedlar, Stella, Seda

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Where is the Shedlak family from?

You can see how Shedlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shedlak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shedlak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shedlak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Shedlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedlak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shedlak. 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 Shedlak. For the veterans among your Shedlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedlak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Shedlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shedlak in 1972 was 78, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedlak 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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