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Shetsky Family History

Shetsky 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: Shetty, Shumsky, Slutsky, Shetley, Chesky, Shinsky, Shasky, Sheehy

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Where is the Shetsky family from?

You can see how Shetsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shetsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shetsky families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shetsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shetsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shetsky 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 54 census records available for the last name Shetsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shetsky 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shetsky. 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 36 military records available for the last name Shetsky. For the veterans among your Shetsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shetsky lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1999, in the United States, Shetsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shetsky in 1944 was 39, and 66 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shetsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shetsky 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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