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Slifko Name Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Slivka ‘(small) plum’ or of Ukrainian Rusyn and Belorussian Slivko a derivative of the same name and also of the Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) cognate Śliwka rarely Sliwka or of its derivative Śliwko. Compare Slifka .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Slivka, Safko, Siko, Sinko, Klimko, Hricko, Sirko, Stefko, Shimko

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Where is the Slifko family from?

You can see how Slifko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slifko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Slifko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Slifko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slifko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slifko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slifko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slifko. 36% of Slifko men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Slifko women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slifko were Bundler 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Miner
    31%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Bundler
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Slifko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slifko 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Slifko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 252 military records available for the last name Slifko. For the veterans among your Slifko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slifko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Slifko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Slifko in 1952 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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