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Slanik Family History

Slanik 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: Lanik, Slavik, Plank, Slack, Blatnik, Slavin, Hladik, Blank, Banik

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Where is the Slanik family from?

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

What did your Slanik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, All Around Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slanik. 100% of Slanik men worked as an All Around Laborer. .

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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

  • All Around Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Slanik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slanik 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Slanik. 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 5 military records available for the last name Slanik. For the veterans among your Slanik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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