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Slavek Family History

Slavek 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: Slavik, Sladek, Slaven, Slack, Blazek, Savel, Stave, Slavin, Clavel

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Where is the Slavek family from?

You can see how Slavek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slavek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Slavek families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Slavek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slavek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slavek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slavek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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What Slavek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Slavek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slavek 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Slavek. 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 48 military records available for the last name Slavek. For the veterans among your Slavek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slavek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Slavek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Slavek in 1967 was 81, and 84 in 2002.

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