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Shisslak Family History

Shisslak 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: Shissler, Shostak, Spisak, Sisak, Swistak, Cieslak, Schissler

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Shisslak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shisslak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shisslak. 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 37 military records available for the last name Shisslak. For the veterans among your Shisslak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shisslak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Shisslak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shisslak in 1953 was 42, and 99 in 2004.

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