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Shelek Family History

Shelek 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: Sheler, Sheek, Sheley, Seeley, Thelen, Cherek, Shell, Herek, Shelby

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Where is the Shelek family from?

You can see how Shelek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shelek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Shelek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shelek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelek 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 21 census records available for the last name Shelek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelek 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shelek. 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 53 military records available for the last name Shelek. For the veterans among your Shelek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Shelek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shelek in 1970 was 42, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelek 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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