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Slanina Family History

Slanina Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak: nickname or occupational name from slanina ‘bacon’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slanina family from?

You can see how Slanina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slanina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Slanina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Slanina families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Slanina's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Slanina families in 1880.
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What did your Slanina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slanina. 33% of Slanina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Slanina women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Slanina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Slanina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slanina 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Slanina. 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 344 military records available for the last name Slanina. For the veterans among your Slanina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slanina lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slanina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Slanina in 1962 was 76, and 24 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slanina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slanina 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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