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Sladky Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Sladký) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for someone with an appealing personality from Czech and Slovak sladký ‘sweet lovely’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hladky, Slaby, Sladek, Slansky, Blank, Lasky, Slack, Lady, Saks

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Where is the Sladky family from?

You can see how Sladky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sladky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sladky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Sladky families living in Wisconsin. This was about 72% of all the recorded Sladky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sladky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sladky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sladky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sladky. 24% of Sladky men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Sladky women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sladky were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Tool Maker
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sladky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sladky 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Sladky. 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 386 military records available for the last name Sladky. For the veterans among your Sladky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sladky lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sladky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sladky in 1961 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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