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Shelsky Family History

Shelsky 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: Shelby, Shelley, Schelske, Sielski, Shumsky, Skalsky, Belsky, Selesky

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Where is the Shelsky family from?

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

What did your Shelsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Shelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelsky 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Shelsky. 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 58 military records available for the last name Shelsky. For the veterans among your Shelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shelsky in 1965 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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