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Slark Family History

Slark Name Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Clark, Slack, Lark, Stark, Spark, Shark, Sark, Mark, Black, Clare

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Where is the Slark family from?

You can see how Slark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slark family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Slark families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Slark's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slark families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slark. 32% of Slark men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Slark women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slark were Inspector and Practical Nurse. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Inspector
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Practical Nurse
    8%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Slark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slark 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Slark. 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 534 military records available for the last name Slark. For the veterans among your Slark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slark lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Slark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Slark in 1956 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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