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Slezak Family History

Slezak Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Slezák); Jewish (Ashkenazic): ethnic or habitational name for someone from Silesia.

The Czech name of which is Slezsko.

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


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Where is the Slezak family from?

You can see how Slezak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slezak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Slezak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Slezak families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Slezak's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Slezak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slezak 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 Slezak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slezak. 22% of Slezak men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Slezak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slezak were Miner and 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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Waitress
    7%

What Slezak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Slezak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slezak 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Slezak. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Slezak. For the veterans among your Slezak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slezak lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Slezak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slezak in 1950 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slezak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slezak 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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