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Szalajka Family History

Szalajka 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, Sabatka, Salak, Szala, Salada, Skalka, Szalay

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Where is the Szalajka family from?

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

What did your Szalajka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stitcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Szalajka. 100% of Szalajka women worked as a Stitcher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Szalajka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szalajka 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Szalajka. 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 Szalajka. For the veterans among your Szalajka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szalajka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Szalajka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Szalajka in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 2002.

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