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Slavik Family History

Slavik Name Meaning

Czech and Jewish (from Bohemia) (Slavík); Slovak (Slávik): from Czech slavík Slovak slávik ‘nightingale’ a nickname for a good singer. As a Jewish surname it may have been adopted by a cantor in a synagogue.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Slowik, Slavick, Sladek, Slavich, Hlavin, Slovak, Slavin, Lanik

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Where is the Slavik family from?

You can see how Slavik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slavik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Slavik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Slavik families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Slavik's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Slavik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slavik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slavik ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Slavik. 50% of Slavik men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Fathers
    50%
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What Slavik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Slavik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slavik 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Slavik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Slavik. For the veterans among your Slavik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slavik lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Slavik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slavik in 1947 was 58, and 53 in 2004.

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