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Shalitt Family History

Shalitt 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: Schlitt, Splitt, Savitt, Hatt, Leavitt, Khalifa, Slott, Hazlett

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Where is the Shalitt family from?

You can see how Shalitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shalitt family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shalitt's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Shalitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalitt 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 Shalitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shalitt. 100% of Shalitt men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Shalitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Shalitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalitt 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Shalitt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shalitt. For the veterans among your Shalitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalitt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Shalitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shalitt in 1971 was 65, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shalitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalitt 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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