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Slowinski Family History

Slowinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Słowiński) is a habitational name for someone from Słowin in Lubusz Voivodeship.

It originates from the adjective słowiński, which denotes a member of the Słowińcy.

The Słowińcy are a Slavic people who have historically lived in Pomerania.

This name reflects the cultural and geographical heritage of the region.

As a result, it carries both local and ethnic significance in Polish history.

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


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Where is the Slowinski family from?

You can see how Slowinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slowinski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slowinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Slowinski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Slowinski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Slowinski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slowinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Slowinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slowinski. 31% of Slowinski men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Slowinski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slowinski were New Worker and Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Moulder
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    14%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Table Work
    11%
  • Operator
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slowinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slowinski 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Slowinski. 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 740 military records available for the last name Slowinski. For the veterans among your Slowinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slowinski lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Slowinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Slowinski in 1954 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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