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Shilesky Family History

Shilesky 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: Selesky, Salesky, Shinsky, Shiley, Lesky, Shipley, Smiley, Shirley

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Where is the Shilesky family from?

You can see how Shilesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shilesky family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shilesky's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Shilesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilesky 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 33 census records available for the last name Shilesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilesky 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 Shilesky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shilesky. For the veterans among your Shilesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilesky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Shilesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shilesky in 1975 was 83, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilesky 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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