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Shilk Family History

Shilk 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: Silk, Shirk, Shill, Shilt, Shick, Shi, Child, Hill, Hick, Shima

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Where is the Shilk family from?

You can see how Shilk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shilk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shilk families living in Massachusetts. This was about 55% of all the recorded Shilk's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shilk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilk 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 126 census records available for the last name Shilk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilk 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shilk. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shilk. For the veterans among your Shilk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilk lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Shilk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shilk in 1976 was 71, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilk 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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