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Shalak Family History

Shalak 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: Salak, Shaak, Sala, Scala, Salas, Schalk, Sharaf, Salah, Malak

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Where is the Shalak family from?

You can see how Shalak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shalak families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shalak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shalak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shalak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Shalak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalak 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shalak. 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 Shalak. For the veterans among your Shalak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Shalak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shalak in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 1992.

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