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Slifkin Family History

Slifkin 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: Simkin, Slotkin, Lipkin, Rifkin, Slatkin, Shifrin, Sirkin, Pliskin

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Where is the Slifkin family from?

You can see how Slifkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slifkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Slifkin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Slifkin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slifkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slifkin 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 Slifkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fur Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Slifkin. 100% of Slifkin men worked as a Fur Cutter and 100% of Slifkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fur Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Slifkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Slifkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slifkin 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Slifkin. 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 140 military records available for the last name Slifkin. For the veterans among your Slifkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slifkin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Slifkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Slifkin in 1953 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slifkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slifkin 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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