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Shilakes Family History

Shilakes 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: Whitaker, Silas, Hilke, Stakes, Smiles, Shilts, Hilmes, Milanes

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Where is the Shilakes family from?

You can see how Shilakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilakes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shilakes family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shilakes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shilakes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilakes 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 8 census records available for the last name Shilakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilakes 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shilakes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shilakes. For the veterans among your Shilakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilakes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Shilakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shilakes in 1971 was 61, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilakes 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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