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Shelat Family History

Shelat 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: Shean, Selan, Phelan, Shell, Shelby, Wheat, Shera, Selak, Whelan

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Where is the Shelat family from?

You can see how Shelat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shelat family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shelat's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Shelat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelat 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 23 census records available for the last name Shelat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelat 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Shelat. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shelat. For the veterans among your Shelat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelat lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Shelat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shelat in 1980 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelat 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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