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Slesak Family History

Slesak 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: Slezak, Lesak, Bleak, Sestak, Lesiak, Selak, Lisak, Vlasak, Spisak

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Where is the Slesak family from?

You can see how Slesak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slesak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Slesak families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Slesak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Slesak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slesak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slesak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Slesak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Slesak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slesak 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Slesak. 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 27 military records available for the last name Slesak. For the veterans among your Slesak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slesak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Slesak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Slesak in 1970 was 86, and 76 in 1992.

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