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Szablak Family History

Szablak 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: Salak, Szala, Sablan, Szalay, Sala, Scala, Tabak, Salas, Sabat

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Where is the Szablak family from?

You can see how Szablak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szablak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Szablak families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Szablak's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Szablak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szablak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Szablak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Szablak. 100% of Szablak men worked as a Watchman. .

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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

  • Watchman
    100%
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What Szablak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Szablak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szablak 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Szablak. 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 44 military records available for the last name Szablak. For the veterans among your Szablak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szablak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Szablak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Szablak in 1961 was 32, and 89 in 2004.

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