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Slomski Family History

Slomski Name Meaning

Polish (Słomski): from słoma ‘straw’ + the surname suffix -ski. It may be a nickname or more probably a habitational or topographic name from an unidentified place.

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


Similar surnames: Glomski, Slominski, Slaski, Slomka, Blonski, Adamski, Skorski

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Where is the Slomski family from?

You can see how Slomski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slomski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Slomski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Slomski families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Slomski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slomski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slomski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slomski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slomski. 56% of Slomski men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Slomski women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slomski were Assembler and New Worker. .

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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
    56%
  • Cabinet Maker
    12%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Assembler
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
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What Slomski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Slomski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slomski 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Slomski. 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 349 military records available for the last name Slomski. For the veterans among your Slomski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slomski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slomski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Slomski in 1962 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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