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Slentz Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schlenz .

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


Similar surnames: Stentz, Rentz, Seltz, Klenz, Lent, Lantz, Steitz, Stantz, Lintz, Lenz

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Where is the Slentz family from?

You can see how Slentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slentz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Slentz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Slentz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Slentz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slentz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slentz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slentz. 43% of Slentz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Slentz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slentz were Mechanic and Janitor. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Slentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slentz 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Slentz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 603 military records available for the last name Slentz. For the veterans among your Slentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slentz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Slentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Slentz in 1963 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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