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Szelkowski Family History

Szelkowski 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: Szalkowski, Szatkowski, Senkowski, Szymkowski, Sulkowski, Salkowski

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Where is the Szelkowski family from?

You can see how Szelkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szelkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Szelkowski family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Szelkowski's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Szelkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szelkowski 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 41 census records available for the last name Szelkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szelkowski 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Szelkowski. 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 7 military records available for the last name Szelkowski. For the veterans among your Szelkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szelkowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Szelkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Szelkowski in 1967 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szelkowski 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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