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Sliwak Family History

Sliwak 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: Sliwa, Slimak, Spiwak, Sliva, Litwak, Spiewak, Slowik, Svitak, Sliman

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Where is the Sliwak family from?

You can see how Sliwak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sliwak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sliwak family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sliwak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sliwak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sliwak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sliwak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Sliwak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sliwak 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sliwak. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sliwak. For the veterans among your Sliwak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sliwak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Sliwak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sliwak in 1972 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sliwak 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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