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Sliwiak Family History

Sliwiak 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: Slowiak, Slowik, Sliwa, Slimak, Spiwak, Siwik, Sliva, Litwak, Slivka

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Where is the Sliwiak family from?

You can see how Sliwiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sliwiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sliwiak family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sliwiak's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sliwiak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Sliwiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sliwiak 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sliwiak. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sliwiak. For the veterans among your Sliwiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sliwiak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sliwiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sliwiak in 1966 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sliwiak 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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