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Shalcosky Family History

Shalcosky 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: Skalsky, Salesky, Sadosky, Shasky, Shallcross, Hancock, Halsey

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Where is the Shalcosky family from?

You can see how Shalcosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalcosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shalcosky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalcosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shalcosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalcosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shalcosky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Shalcosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalcosky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shalcosky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shalcosky. For the veterans among your Shalcosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalcosky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Shalcosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shalcosky in 1966 was 50, and 87 in 2002.

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