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Shalah Family History

Shalah 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: Salah, Shamah, Sala, Shah, Scala, Sarah, Salas, Sharaf, Shahan

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Where is the Shalah family from?

You can see how Shalah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalah family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shalah families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shalah family living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalah's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Shalah families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalah 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 20 census records available for the last name Shalah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalah 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shalah. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shalah. For the veterans among your Shalah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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