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Slecka Family History

Slecka 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: Klecka, Slack, Fleck, Slivka, Speck, Seck, Slomka, Steck, Leck

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Where is the Slecka family from?

You can see how Slecka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slecka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slecka family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Slecka's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Slecka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Slecka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slecka 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Slecka. 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 2 military records available for the last name Slecka. For the veterans among your Slecka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slecka lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Slecka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Slecka in 1980 was 60, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slecka 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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