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Shelvik Family History

Shelvik 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: Selvig, Helvig, Helvie, Sheldon, Shedlock, Salvi, Helin, Silvia

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Where is the Shelvik family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelvik 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 Shelvik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shelvik. 50% of Shelvik men worked as a Farm.

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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

  • Farm
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Shelvik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Shelvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelvik 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shelvik. 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 28 military records available for the last name Shelvik. For the veterans among your Shelvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelvik lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Shelvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shelvik in 1972 was 87, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelvik 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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