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Shilinsky Family History

Shilinsky 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: Gilinsky, Selinsky, Hilinski, Smolinsky, Solinsky, Shinsky, Kilinski

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Where is the Shilinsky family from?

You can see how Shilinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilinsky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Shilinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shilinsky families living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shilinsky's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Shilinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shilinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shilinsky. 100% of Shilinsky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Shilinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilinsky 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Shilinsky. 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 53 military records available for the last name Shilinsky. For the veterans among your Shilinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilinsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shilinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shilinsky in 1966 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

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