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Shlifka Family History

Shlifka 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: Slifka, Slivka, Polifka, Slifko, Shima, Lipka, Khalifa, Sliva

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Where is the Shlifka family from?

You can see how Shlifka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlifka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shlifka family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shlifka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shlifka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlifka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Shlifka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlifka 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shlifka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Shlifka. For the veterans among your Shlifka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlifka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shlifka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shlifka in 1966 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shlifka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlifka 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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