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Shilanski Family History

Shilanski 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: Shemanski, Hilinski, Schimanski, Polanski, Kilinski, Solanki

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Where is the Shilanski family from?

You can see how Shilanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilanski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shilanski family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shilanski's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Shilanski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilanski 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 48 census records available for the last name Shilanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilanski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shilanski. 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 41 military records available for the last name Shilanski. For the veterans among your Shilanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilanski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Shilanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shilanski in 1970 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shilanski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilanski 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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