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Shelkin Family History

Shelkin 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: Shulkin, Sheldon, Helin, Elkin, Belkin, Sellin, Shelton, Salkin

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Where is the Shelkin family from?

You can see how Shelkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shelkin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Shelkin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shelkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shelkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shelkin. 100% of Shelkin men worked as a Hairdresser and 100% of Shelkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shelkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Shelkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelkin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shelkin. 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 42 military records available for the last name Shelkin. For the veterans among your Shelkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shelkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shelkin in 1964 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelkin 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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