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Slapak Family History

Slapak 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: Slazak, Slack, Lapan, Lapa, Salak, Slape, Slavik, Vlasak, Slezak

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Where is the Slapak family from?

You can see how Slapak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slapak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Slapak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Slapak families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Slapak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slapak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slapak 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 Slapak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slapak. 43% of Slapak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Slapak women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Miner
    43%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Slapak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Slapak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slapak 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Slapak. 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 86 military records available for the last name Slapak. For the veterans among your Slapak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slapak lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Slapak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Slapak in 1947 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slapak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slapak 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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