This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shlank family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shlank Family History

Shlank 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: Shank, Shan, Plank, Slack, Ashland, Solano, Blank, Solanki, Shean

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shlank family from?

You can see how Shlank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlank family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shlank family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlank's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shlank families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Shlank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Shlank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlank census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shlank

Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Shlank. 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.

View all Shlank immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Shlank. For the veterans among your Shlank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shlank military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shlank family history

Discover More

What is the average Shlank lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Shlank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shlank in 1964 was 53, and 55 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shlank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlank 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shlank family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial