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Shlakman Family History

Shlakman 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: Speakman, Shearman, Shenkman, Schlarman, Slayman, Shankman, Sulaiman

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Where is the Shlakman family from?

You can see how Shlakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlakman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shlakman families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shlakman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shlakman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlakman 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 Shlakman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shlakman. 60% of Shlakman men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Shlakman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Shlakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlakman 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Shlakman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shlakman. For the veterans among your Shlakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlakman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1998, in the United States, Shlakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shlakman in 1950 was 51, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlakman 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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