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Szlapa Family History

Szlapa 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: Salama, Salata, Lapa, Slape, Solana, Szala, Salada, Slama, Szpara

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Where is the Szlapa family from?

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

What did your Szlapa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Szlapa. 100% of Szlapa men worked as a Plasterer and 100% of Szlapa women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Szlapa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Szlapa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szlapa 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Szlapa. 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 17 military records available for the last name Szlapa. For the veterans among your Szlapa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szlapa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Szlapa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Szlapa in 1964 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

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