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Shalke Family History

Shalke 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: Shake, Hale, Halse, Sale, Halle, Hake, Schalk, Hanke, Harke, Chalk

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Where is the Shalke family from?

You can see how Shalke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shalke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shalke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shalke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalke 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 37 census records available for the last name Shalke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalke 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shalke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shalke. For the veterans among your Shalke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Shalke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shalke in 1972 was 80, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shalke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalke 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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