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Shelenski Family History

Shelenski Name 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: Smolenski, Helinski, Shemanski, Selensky, Zelenski, Zielinski

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Where is the Shelenski family from?

You can see how Shelenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shelenski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shelenski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shelenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shelenski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shelenski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Shelenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelenski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shelenski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Shelenski. For the veterans among your Shelenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelenski lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1996, in the United States, Shelenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shelenski in 1991 was 82, and 85 in 1996.

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