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Slafka Family History

Slafka 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: Slifka, Laska, Slack, Slivka, Kafka, Sarka, Slaski, Slomka, Sladky

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Where is the Slafka family from?

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

What did your Slafka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slafka. 100% of Slafka men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Slafka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slafka 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Slafka. 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 14 military records available for the last name Slafka. For the veterans among your Slafka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slafka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Slafka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Slafka in 1971 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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