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Slechta Family History

Slechta Name Meaning

Czech (Šlechta): from šlechta ‘nobility’ generally an ironic nickname for someone who gave himself airs and graces.

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


Similar surnames: Blecha, Plichta, Plachta, Specht, Kuchta, Svehla, Klecka, Hecht

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Where is the Slechta family from?

You can see how Slechta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slechta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Slechta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Slechta families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Slechta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Slechta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slechta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slechta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slechta. 29% of Slechta men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Slechta women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slechta were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Candy Packer
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slechta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slechta 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Slechta. 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 458 military records available for the last name Slechta. For the veterans among your Slechta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slechta lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Slechta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Slechta in 1952 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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