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Slosky Family History

Slosky 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: Klosky, Slowey, Lasky, Lesky, Slaski, Slomka, Trosky, Slomski, Sladky

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Where is the Slosky family from?

You can see how Slosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Slosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Slosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slosky 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 Slosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Plantie Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slosky. 78% of Slosky men worked as a Miner and 100% of Slosky women worked as a Plantie Worker.

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Plantie Worker
    100%

What Slosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Slosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slosky 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Slosky. 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 67 military records available for the last name Slosky. For the veterans among your Slosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slosky lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Slosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slosky in 1953 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slosky 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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