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Szlachetka Family History

Szlachetka 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: Plachta, Polachek, Slechta, Strachota, Schenk, Slack, Blacher, Salata

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Where is the Szlachetka family from?

You can see how Szlachetka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szlachetka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Szlachetka families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Szlachetka's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Szlachetka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szlachetka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Szlachetka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Szlachetka. 25% of Szlachetka men worked as a Baker and 34% of Szlachetka women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Szlachetka were Farm Helper and Folder. .

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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

  • Baker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Helper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Folder
    34%
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Szlachetka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szlachetka 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Szlachetka. 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 76 military records available for the last name Szlachetka. For the veterans among your Szlachetka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szlachetka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Szlachetka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Szlachetka in 1965 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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