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Origins of the Sliwa surname

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About the Sliwas

We have a total number of 136 records for people with the last name Sliwa.

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Where do most Sliwas live?

In 1921, most Sliwas lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Sliwas

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4 records for the Sliwa surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Sliwas most likely to marry?

Czerwinskis

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Antuzzis

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Sliwas.

What are the most common Sliwa first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Anna
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Sliwa family members

Common jobs for Sliwas

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Sliwas in 1921
Semiskilled Occupations In Fabrication Of Textile Products

1

Common Male occupations for Sliwas in 1921
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

4

Semiskilled Occupations In Mechanical Treatment Of Metals (Rolling

4

Bakers

3

Attendants

2

Cooks

2

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