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Shlak Family History

Shlak 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: Salak, Selak, Solak, Sulak, Shaak, Shan, Sala, Shah, Slack, Shaw

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Where is the Shlak family from?

You can see how Shlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlak family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shlak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shlak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shlak families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlak 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 29 census records available for the last name Shlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlak 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shlak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shlak. For the veterans among your Shlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Shlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shlak in 1968 was 78, and 70 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlak 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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