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Slifka Name Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak Rusyn Ukrainian Belorussian and Jewish Slivka and also of Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Śliwka rarely Sliwka all meaning ‘plum’ or ‘small plum’. Compare Slifko .

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


Similar surnames: Slivka, Grifka, Polifka, Litka, Stefka, Linda, Liff, Scinta, Saliba

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Where is the Slifka family from?

You can see how Slifka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slifka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slifka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Slifka families living in Maryland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Slifka's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Slifka families in 1880.
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What did your Slifka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Slifka. 100% of Slifka 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slifka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slifka 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Slifka. 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 419 military records available for the last name Slifka. For the veterans among your Slifka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slifka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slifka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slifka in 1962 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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