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Shlisky Family History

Shlisky 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: Selinsky, Shumsky, Selesky, Sarisky, Salesky, Solinsky, Shinsky

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Shlisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlisky 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Shlisky. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Shlisky. For the veterans among your Shlisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlisky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Shlisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shlisky in 1971 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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