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Slivak Family History

Slivak 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: Sliva, Spivak, Sivak, Slovak, Slimak, Oliva, Livas, Slivka, Svitak

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Where is the Slivak family from?

You can see how Slivak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slivak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Slivak families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Slivak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slivak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slivak 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 Slivak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slivak. 100% of Slivak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Slivak women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Slivak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Slivak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slivak 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Slivak. 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 37 military records available for the last name Slivak. For the veterans among your Slivak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slivak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Slivak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Slivak in 1969 was 54, and 45 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slivak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slivak 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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