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Shalek Family History

Shalek 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: Shaler, Salek, Shales, Halek, Sharek, Hale, Sales, Sale, Whaley

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Where is the Shalek family from?

You can see how Shalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shalek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Shalek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Shalek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shalek. 43% of Shalek men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Shalek women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Tool Maker
    29%
  • Shipper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Shalek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Shalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalek 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Shalek. 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 184 military records available for the last name Shalek. For the veterans among your Shalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shalek in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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