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Sislak Family History

Sislak Surname 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: Sisak, Islam, Silk, Maslak, Sisley, Sistek, Siska, Sestak, Silas

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Where is the Sislak family from?

You can see how Sislak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sislak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sislak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sislak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sislak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sislak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Sislak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sislak 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sislak. 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 39 military records available for the last name Sislak. For the veterans among your Sislak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sislak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sislak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sislak in 1965 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sislak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sislak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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