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Shalkey Family History

Shalkey Surname 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: Sharkey, Halley, Whaley, Sankey, Chalkley, Halsey, Staley, Stalker

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Where is the Shalkey family from?

You can see how Shalkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shalkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shalkey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Shalkey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shalkey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Shalkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalkey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shalkey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Shalkey. For the veterans among your Shalkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalkey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Shalkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shalkey in 1965 was 70, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalkey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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