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Shlivek Family History

Shlivek 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: Shimek, Shives, Shive, Shiver, Shriver, Oliver, Silver, Sliva

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Where is the Shlivek family from?

You can see how Shlivek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlivek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shlivek families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shlivek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shlivek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlivek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shlivek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Shlivek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlivek 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Shlivek. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shlivek. For the veterans among your Shlivek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlivek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1981, in the United States, Shlivek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shlivek in 1973 was 79, and 86 in 1981.

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