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Slosek Family History

Slosek 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: Klosek, Close, Lasek, Slowey, Losee, Slowik, Kosek, Sloper, Slote

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Where is the Slosek family from?

You can see how Slosek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slosek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Slosek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Slosek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Slosek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slosek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slosek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milk Man and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slosek. 34% of Slosek men worked as a Milk Man and 60% of Slosek women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slosek were Milk Dealer and 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

  • Milk Man
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Milk Dealer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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What Slosek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Slosek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slosek 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Slosek. 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 134 military records available for the last name Slosek. For the veterans among your Slosek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slosek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Slosek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slosek in 1960 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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