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Slifky Family History

Slifky 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: Slifko, Slifka, Slivka, Sladky, Sliney, Slick, Slifer, Slife, Blick

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Where is the Slifky family from?

You can see how Slifky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slifky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slifky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Slifky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slifky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slifky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slifky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Slifky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slifky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Slifky. 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 12 military records available for the last name Slifky. For the veterans among your Slifky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slifky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Slifky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Slifky in 1962 was 70, and 93 in 2003.

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