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Slowak Family History

Slowak 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: Slowik, Slowiak, Slovak, Sloman, Slowey, Sloma, Nowak, Soloway, Sliwa

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Where is the Slowak family from?

You can see how Slowak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slowak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slowak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Slowak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Slowak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slowak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slowak 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 217 census records available for the last name Slowak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slowak 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Slowak. 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 152 military records available for the last name Slowak. For the veterans among your Slowak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slowak lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Slowak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Slowak in 1977 was 84, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slowak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slowak 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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