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Shilinski Family History

Shilinski 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: Hilinski, Kilinski, Solinski, Sliwinski, Smolinski, Skibinski

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Where is the Shilinski family from?

You can see how Shilinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shilinski families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shilinski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shilinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilinski 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 Shilinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shilinski. 60% of Shilinski men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Shilinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Shilinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilinski 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Shilinski. 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 55 military records available for the last name Shilinski. For the veterans among your Shilinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilinski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shilinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shilinski in 1963 was 50, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shilinski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilinski 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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