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Shilakis Family History

Shilakis 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: Shiraki, Silas, Shilts, Schlais, Vasilakis, Shakir, Shulkin, Hillis

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Shilakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilakis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shilakis. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Shilakis. For the veterans among your Shilakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilakis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Shilakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shilakis in 1967 was 72, and 69 in 2002.

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