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Slachetka Family History

Slachetka Name 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: Plachta, Slechta, Schenk, Slack, Blacher, Lachat, Sabatka, Scheck

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Where is the Slachetka family from?

You can see how Slachetka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slachetka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Slachetka families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Slachetka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slachetka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slachetka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slachetka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slachetka. 60% of Slachetka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Slachetka women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Slachetka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slachetka 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Slachetka. 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 72 military records available for the last name Slachetka. For the veterans among your Slachetka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slachetka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slachetka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Slachetka in 1962 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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