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Slemko Family History

Slemko 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: Demko, Slomka, Lesko, Klimko, Senko, Plesko, Sienko, Shimko, Lemmo

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Where is the Slemko family from?

You can see how Slemko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slemko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slemko family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slemko's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Slemko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slemko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slemko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Slemko. 56% of Slemko 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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Miner
    23%
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What Slemko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Slemko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slemko 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Slemko. 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 2 military records available for the last name Slemko. For the veterans among your Slemko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slemko lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Slemko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slemko in 1993 was 38, and 84 in 2000.

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