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Shlay Family History

Shlay 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: Slay, Salay, Shay, Hay, Shan, Sala, Say, Sully, Shah, Shaw

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Shlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlay 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Shlay. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shlay. For the veterans among your Shlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Shlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shlay in 1967 was 73, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlay 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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