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Slywka Family History

Slywka 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, Slomka, Sliwa, Sluka, Sawka, Soyka, Slifka, Laska, Slack

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Where is the Slywka family from?

You can see how Slywka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slywka family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Slywka families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 95% of all the recorded Slywka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Slywka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slywka 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 Slywka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Slywka. 77% of Slywka men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Labourer
    24%

What Slywka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Slywka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slywka 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Slywka. 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 57 military records available for the last name Slywka. For the veterans among your Slywka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slywka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Slywka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Slywka in 1967 was 74, and 25 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slywka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slywka 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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