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Shelasky Family History

Shelasky 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: Selesky, Shasky, Lasky, Slaski, Shelby, Shealy, Sladky, Shelley

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Where is the Shelasky family from?

You can see how Shelasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelasky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shelasky family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shelasky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shelasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelasky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shelasky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Shelasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelasky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Shelasky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shelasky. For the veterans among your Shelasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelasky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shelasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Shelasky in 1967 was 101, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelasky 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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