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Shelanskey Family History

Shelanskey 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: Shelander, Shemanski, Selinsky, Selensky, Slansky, Sheasley, Delaney

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Where is the Shelanskey family from?

You can see how Shelanskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelanskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shelanskey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelanskey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shelanskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelanskey 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 Shelanskey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Riveter
    100%

What Shelanskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Shelanskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelanskey 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 Shelanskey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shelanskey. For the veterans among your Shelanskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelanskey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shelanskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shelanskey in 1967 was 78, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelanskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelanskey 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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