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Shilansky Family History

Shilansky 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: Slansky, Shinsky, Lansky, Gilinsky, Plansky, Polansky, Stransky

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Where is the Shilansky family from?

You can see how Shilansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilansky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shilansky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shilansky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shilansky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shilansky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shilansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shilansky. 100% of Shilansky women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Shilansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilansky 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Shilansky. 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 37 military records available for the last name Shilansky. For the veterans among your Shilansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilansky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Shilansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shilansky in 1962 was 62, and 85 in 1998.

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