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Shulak Family History

Shulak 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: Shular, Sulak, Shukla, Sedlak, Salak, Hulan, Shuck, Dulak, Selak

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Where is the Shulak family from?

You can see how Shulak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shulak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shulak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Shulak families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Shulak's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Shulak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shulak 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 Shulak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shulak. 54% of Shulak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shulak women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Hired Hand
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Shulak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Shulak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shulak 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Shulak. 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 38 military records available for the last name Shulak. For the veterans among your Shulak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shulak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Shulak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shulak in 1955 was 53, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shulak 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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