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Slamka Family History

Slamka 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: Slomka, Slama, Laska, Slack, Sama, Salama, Slivka, Lama, Sarka, Sloma

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Where is the Slamka family from?

You can see how Slamka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slamka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Slamka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Slamka families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Slamka's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Slamka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slamka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slamka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slamka. 24% of Slamka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Slamka women worked as a Maid. .

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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%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Factory Work
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Slamka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Slamka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slamka 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Slamka. 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 162 military records available for the last name Slamka. For the veterans among your Slamka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slamka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Slamka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Slamka in 1967 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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