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Shilka Family History

Shilka 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: Spilka, Shima, Silk, Slivka, Siska, Hilke, Zilka, Shiba, Shilts

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Where is the Shilka family from?

You can see how Shilka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shilka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shilka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 73% of all the recorded Shilka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shilka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilka 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 Shilka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shilka. 100% of Shilka men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Shilka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Shilka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilka 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shilka. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shilka. For the veterans among your Shilka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Shilka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shilka in 1962 was 66, and 48 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shilka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilka 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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