About Slifkin
The surname Slifkin is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "slifke," meaning "sour cream." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of sour cream. The name may have been given to a dairy farmer, a dairy product merchant, or someone who worked in a dairy-related industry.
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