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Slonka Family History

Slonka 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: Slomka, Shonka, Plonka, Slivka, Lona, Sloma, Glinka, Smolka, Lanka

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Where is the Slonka family from?

You can see how Slonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slonka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Slonka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Slonka families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slonka's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Slonka families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slonka 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 Slonka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slonka. 43% of Slonka men worked as a Miner and 100% of Slonka women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Slonka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Slonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slonka 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Slonka. 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 139 military records available for the last name Slonka. For the veterans among your Slonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slonka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Slonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Slonka in 1964 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slonka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slonka 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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