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Slowiak Family History

Slowiak Surname Meaning

Polish (Słowiak): derivative of Słowik (see Slowik).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slowiak family from?

You can see how Slowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Slowiak families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Slowiak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Slowiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slowiak 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 Slowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slowiak. 38% of Slowiak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Slowiak 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    38%
  • Bue Distribution
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Slowiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Slowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slowiak 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Slowiak. 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 114 military records available for the last name Slowiak. For the veterans among your Slowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slowiak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Slowiak in 1962 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slowiak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slowiak 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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