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Slawniak Family History

Slawniak 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: Slowiak, Blatnik, Lesniak, Lanik, Slowik, Slavik, Stanick, Swanick

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Where is the Slawniak family from?

You can see how Slawniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slawniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slawniak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Slawniak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slawniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slawniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Slawniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Slawniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slawniak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Slawniak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Slawniak. For the veterans among your Slawniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slawniak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Slawniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Slawniak in 1963 was 80, and 93 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slawniak 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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