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Slomka Family History

Slomka Surname Meaning

Polish (Słomka): nickname for a thin or insignificant person from słomka ‘blade of straw straw stalk’.

Jewish (from Poland; Słomka): from a pet form of the personal name Shloyme, Yiddish form of Solomon.

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


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Where is the Slomka family from?

You can see how Slomka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slomka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Slomka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Slomka families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Slomka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Slomka families in 1911.
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What did your Slomka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slomka. 53% of Slomka men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Slomka women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slomka were Roller and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Crane Operator
    12%
  • Bell Boy
    12%
  • Roller
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Slomka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Slomka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slomka 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Slomka. 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 332 military records available for the last name Slomka. For the veterans among your Slomka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slomka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Slomka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slomka in 1958 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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