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Shilkens Family History

Shilkens 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: Tilkens, Wilkens, Shippen, Filkins, Hillen, Childers, Hilke, Shilling

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Shilkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilkens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shilkens. 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 Shilkens. For the veterans among your Shilkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilkens lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Shilkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shilkens in 1990 was 78, and 75 in 1999.

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