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Slipka Family History

Slipka 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: Lipka, Slivka, Slifka, Sliva, Lipa, Siska, Glinka, Slomka, Sliwa

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Where is the Slipka family from?

You can see how Slipka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slipka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Slipka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Slipka families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Slipka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slipka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slipka 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 Slipka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slipka. 34% of Slipka men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Meat Cutter
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

What Slipka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Slipka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slipka 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Slipka. 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 87 military records available for the last name Slipka. For the veterans among your Slipka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slipka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Slipka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Slipka in 1963 was 63, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slipka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slipka 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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