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Slapka Family History

Slapka 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: Lapka, Laska, Slack, Lipka, Slivka, Sarka, Lapa, Slaski, Slape

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Where is the Slapka family from?

You can see how Slapka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slapka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Slapka families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Slapka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slapka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slapka 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 79 census records available for the last name Slapka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slapka 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Slapka. 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 48 military records available for the last name Slapka. For the veterans among your Slapka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slapka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Slapka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Slapka in 1969 was 77, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slapka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slapka 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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