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Sliwka Family History

Sliwka 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: Slivka, Sliwa, Slifka, Lipka, Sliva, Siska, Glinka, Slomka, Spilka

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Where is the Sliwka family from?

You can see how Sliwka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sliwka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sliwka families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sliwka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sliwka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sliwka 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 Sliwka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sliwka. 55% of Sliwka men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Sliwka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Sliwka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sliwka 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Sliwka. 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 294 military records available for the last name Sliwka. For the veterans among your Sliwka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sliwka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sliwka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sliwka in 1962 was 66, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sliwka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sliwka 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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